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HR-J7004UM

VIDEOGRABADOR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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LPT0002-041B

For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. HR-J7004UM Serial No.INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES

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2Dear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautionscontained on this page to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

CAUTIONSWARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDEWARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN ORMOISTURE.

The POWER button does not completely shut off mainspower from the unit, but switches operating current on and off." " shows electrical power standby and " " shows ON.

n Cassettes marked "VHS" (or "S-VHS") can be used with thisvideo cassette recorder. However, only "VHS" recordings canbe played back in this model.

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

Warning on lithium batteryThe battery used in this device may present a fire orchemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric),Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025; use of another battery maypresent a risk of fire or explosion.n Dispose of used battery promptly.n Keep away from children.n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTIONMANUAL● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table

Of Contents on page 3. Use this when searching forinformation on a specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages 42–44 lists frequently-used terms,and the number of the first page on which they are usedor explained in the manual. This section also illustratesthe controls and connections on the front and rear panel,the front display panel and the remote control.

● The Z mark signals a reference to another page forinstructions or related information.

● Operation buttons necessary for the various proceduresare clearly indicated through the use of illustrations atthe beginning of each major section.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEWVCR . . .. . . please read thoroughly the cautions on this page.

This unit is produced to comply with Standard IEC Publ. 65.

POWER SYSTEM:This set operates on voltage of AC 110 – 220V`, 50/60 Hzwith automatic switching.

Use the conversion plug (provided) depending on the typeof your AC WALL outlet.

The rating plate and safety caution are on the rear of theunit.

IMPORTANT:It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrightedmaterial without the consent of the copyright owner.

CAUTIONn When you are not using the VCR for a long period of

time, it is recommended that you disconnect the powercord from the AC outlet.

n Dangerous voltage inside. Refer internal servicing toqualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock or firehazard, remove the power cord from the AC outlet prior toconnecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial.

n Changes or modifications not approved by JVC couldvoid user's authority to operate the equipment.

3CONTENTS

TIMER RECORDING 27Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 27On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 28

Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 30Auto SP/EP Timer............................................ 31Auto Timer ......................................................32

EDITING 33Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 33

Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 33Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 34

SPECIAL FEATURES 36TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 36Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .......... 37Satellite Receiver Multi-BrandRemote Control ...............................................38

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 39Playback ............................................. 39Recording ............................................ 39Timer Recording ...................................39

TROUBLESHOOTING 40Power .................................................40Tape Transport .....................................40Playback ............................................. 40Recording ............................................ 40Timer Recording ...................................41Other Problems....................................41

INDEX 42Front View...........................................42Rear View ...........................................43Front Display Panel ..............................43Remote Control ....................................44

SPECIFICATIONS 45

INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 4Basic Connections ..................................4

INITIAL SETTINGS 5Plug & Play ...........................................5Clock .....................................................6

Preparation .......................................................6Language Select ............................................... 6Clock Setting .....................................................7

Tuner .....................................................8Set Receivable Channels .................................. 8Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 10

SIMPLE PLAYBACK ANDRECORDING 11

Simple Playback ..................................11Simple Recording .................................12

PLAYBACK AND RECORDINGFEATURES 13

Playback Features ...............................13Still Picture...................................................... 13Slow, Reverse, Reverse Slow Or Fast-MotionPicture ............................................................13Manual Tracking............................................. 14Super Live Surround ....................................... 14Video Stabilizer ...............................................15Select The Soundtrack .................................... 16Superimpose ...................................................17Skip Search .....................................................18Repeat Playback ............................................. 18Index Search ...................................................18Instant ReView ................................................19Counter Reset ..................................................19Counter Memory ............................................ 19Tape Position Indicator ................................... 20Next-Function Memory .................................. 20AV COMPU LINK Playback ............................ 20

B.E.S.T. Picture System......................... 22Preparation .....................................................22Recording .......................................................23Playback .........................................................24

Recording Features ..............................25Record One Program WhileWatching Another .......................................... 25Display Elapsed Recording Time ..................... 25Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) ........ 26To Record SAP Programs ................................ 26

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR

CHECK CONTENTS

1 Make sure the package contains all of the accessorieslisted in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Z pg. 45).

SITUATE VCR

2 Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.

CONNECT VCR TO TV

3 The connection method you use depends on the type ofTV you have.

RF Connection● To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.b– Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN jack

on the rear of the VCR.c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the RF

OUT jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’santenna terminal.

AV Connection● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .

a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown inthe illustration.

b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)between the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks onthe rear of the VCR and the AV IN jacks on the TV.

CONNECT VCR TOPOWER SOURCE

4 Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

FINAL PREPARATION FORUSE

5 Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switchon the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.

Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to performsimple playback (Z pg. 11) and recording (Z pg. 12).

NOTES:● The VCR channel is the channel on the TV which will display

the audio and video signals from the VCR. The VCR's CH3-CH4 switch sets the VCR channel to CH3 or CH4.

● The CH3–CH4 switch is preset to the CH3 position.Set to CH4 if CH3 is used for broadcasting in your area.

● If your TV has no AV input terminals, set the channel on theTV to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of theVCR.

● Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect itto the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one showwhile watching another (Z pg. 25).

● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to theIndex (REAR VIEW Z pg. 43).

BasicConnections

Back of VCR

AC Outlet

AC PowerCord

Matching Transformer

Antenna or Cable

Flat Feeder

Coaxial Cable

300 ohm terminal

75 ohm terminal

RFOUT

Connect the power plug to anAC outlet before installing thelithium battery. Z pg. 5 RF Cable

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ANT. IN (Antenna orCable input)

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Installing/Removing the lithium battery

1 Make sure that the power plug is connected to an AC outletand turn off the VCR power.

2 Open the battery cover while pressing the release tab asillustrated.

3 Insert a lithium battery with the plus (+) side up and push itin.● To remove the lithium battery, press the latch A down-

ward using a pointed non-metallic object, then pull outthe lithium battery.

4 Close the battery cover until it clicks in place.

Plug & PlayThe Plug & Play function sets the tuner channels automaticallywhen the POWER button is first pressed to power on the VCRafter you connect the power plug to an AC outlet.

Auto Tuner Set

INITIAL SETTINGS

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Plug & Play is in progress.● If you perform Plug & Play successfully, there's no need

to perform the Tuner procedures (Z pg. 8). If, however,you want to add or delete channels, refer to "Add OrDelete A Channel" on page 10.

Be sure to connect the power plug to an AC outlet firstbefore installing the lithium battery; otherwise, thebattery's service life will be drastically shortened.

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PLUG & PLAY SETUP

1 Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (Z pg. 4). Thenconnect the VCR's power plug to an AC outlet.

TURN ON THE VCR

2 Press POWER. The tuner channels will automatically be set.

● The auto channel set function scans all the channelsthat are receivable by your VCR. It then automaticallyassigns each receivable channels to the CH5∞buttons. It skips non-receivable channels. Duringauto channel set the channel numbers are displayedas they are scanned and set.

● After you perform Plug & Play, if the tuner channelshave not been set properly or if "SIN SEÑAL" isdisplayed on screen, make sure that the antennacable is connected to the VCR properly and turn offthe VCR power once, then turn the power back on;the VCR will try Plug & Play again.

RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN

3 Press MENU as many times as necessary.

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AJUSTE AUTOMATICODE CANALES

EXPLORANDO ...

PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

On-Screen Display

Front Display Panel

During Plug & PlayThe channel numbers are displayed asthey are scanned and set.

AJUSTE AUTOMATICODE CANALES

FIN DE EXPLORACION

PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

When Plug & Play is completed, the lowestposition number will appear on the frontdisplay panel.

6 INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)

Clock TURN ON THE VCR

1 Press POWER.

ACCESS ON-SCREENMENU

2 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

ACCESS INITIAL SETSCREEN

3 At the Main Menu screen,place the arrow next to“AJUSTE INICIAL” bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi then press OK.

Preparation

Language Select

LANGUAGE SELECT

=ENGLISHESPAÑOL

PRESS (5,∞) TO SELECTPRESS (MENU) TO END

AJUSTE INICIAL

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ=SELECCION DE IDIOMA

SUPER LIVE SURROUND

PRESIONE (5,∞) LUEGO (OK)PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

ACCESS LANGUAGESELECT SCREEN

1 The messages are preset toappear in Spanish. If youwant to see them inEnglish, place the arrownext to “SELECCION DEIDIOMA” by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,then press OK.

SELECT LANGUAGE

2 At the Language Selectscreen, place the arrownext to the desiredlanguage by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,then press MENU.The Initial Set screenreappears.

MENU PRINCIPAL

=AJUSTE DE PROGRAMAAJUSTE DE FUNCIONAJUSTE DE SINTONIZADORAJUSTE INICIALIMAGEN B.E.S.T.ESTABILIZADOR DE VIDEO

PRESIONE (5,∞) LUEGO (OK)PRESIONE (MENU) P/TERMINAR

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Clock SettingACCESS CLOCK SETSCREEN

1 Place the arrow at theInitial Set screen next to“CLOCK SET” by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,then press OK.

SET DATE AND TIME

2 Press the appropriateNUMBER keys to set thedate and time (if only 1digit, press "0" first). PressCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fito set AM/PM, then pressOK . The next setting thatcan be set begins flashing.When you’re finished withthis set-up procedure, press MENU to start the clock.

NOTE:CH5∞ and PUSH JOG%fi can be used to perform alloperations. (In this case, press OK after each setting.)

MAKE CORRECTIONS

3 To change any of the settings, press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change blinks, then setas in step 2.

INITIAL SET

=CLOCK SETLANGUAGE SELECTSUPER LIVE SURROUND

PRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)PRESS (MENU) TO END

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TunerSet Receivable Channels

TURN ON THE VCR

1 Press POWER.

ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN

2 Press MENU.

ACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to "TUNER SET" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

ACCESS BAND SCREEN

4 Place the arrow next to"BAND" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi,then press OK.

SET FREQUENCY BAND

5 If you receive your TVchannels from an externalantenna, select "TV". If youreceive your TV channelsfrom a cable TV system,select "CATV". Place thearrow next to your choiceby pressing CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi, then pressMENU to return to the Tuner Set screen.

TUNER SET

=BANDAFCAUTO CHANNEL SETMANUAL CHANNEL SET



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PERFORM AUTO CHANNELSET

6 Place the arrow next to"AUTO CHANNEL SET" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi, then press OK.Receivablechannels in your area areautomatically assigned tothe CH5∞ buttons, andnon-receivable channelsare skipped.

NOTES:● At the end of Auto Channel Set, “SCAN COM-

PLETED” appears on screen.● If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED—

NO SIGNAL—” appears on screen. Check the bandsetting and connections and start again.

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10Add Or Delete A Channel

ACCESS TUNER SETSCREEN

1 Access by performing steps 2 and 3 of the Tunerprocedure on page 8.

● To add a channel, go to step 2.● To delete a channel, skip to step 4.

ACCESS AFC SCREEN

2 Place the arrow next to "AFC" by pressing CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

MAKE SELECTION

3 Place the arrow next to"SPCL" by pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi,then press MENU to returnto the Tuner Set screen.

● It is necessary to set AFCto SPCL (special) fortuning on certain CATVsystems.

ACCESS MANUALCHANNEL SET SCREEN

4 Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

STORE DESIRED CHANNEL

5 Input the channel numberusing the NUMBER keys orby pressing CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi, then pressADD to add or CH.SKIP todelete. Repeat for eachchannel you want to storeor skip.



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SELECT CH NO. ANDPRESS (ADD/SKIP)PRESS (MENU) TO END

11SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side isfacing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette ispointing towards the VCR. Don’t apply too muchpressure when inserting.

● The VCR’s power comes on automatically.● The counter is automatically reset to "0H 00M 00S".● If the cassette's record safety tab has been removed,

playback begins automatically.

FIND PROGRAM STARTPOINT

2 If the tape is advanced past the start point, press REW.To go forward, press FF.

START PLAYBACK

3 Press PLAY. "B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM" appears onscreen (Z pg. 24).

STOP PLAYBACK

4 Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECTto remove the cassette.

SimplePlayback

Full-Size VHST-30 (ST-30**)T-60 (ST-60**)T-90T-120 (ST-120**)T-160 (ST-160**)ST-210**

Compact VHS*TC-20 (ST-C20**)TC-30 (ST-C30**)TC-40 (ST-C40**)

* Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played onthis video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassetteinto a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just likeany full-sized VHS cassette.

** This video recorder can record on regular VHS andSuper VHS cassettes. However, it will record and playback regular VHS signals only. It is not possible to playback Super VHS recordings.

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SimpleRecording

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, cover thehole with adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

SELECT RECORDINGCHANNEL

2 Press CH5∞. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys,then press ENTER. (The channel changes after a fewseconds whether you press ENTER or not.)

● If you use the RF connection, by pressing the TV/VCRbutton, select VCR mode to view the program to berecorded.

SET TAPE SPEED

3 Press SP/EP to set the recording speed.

START RECORDING

4 Press and hold REC and press PLAY on the remotecontrol, or press REC on the VCR's front panel.

B.E.S.T. takes place at the beginning of both the firstSP and the first EP recording after inserting thecassette (Z pg. 23).

PAUSE/RESUMERECORDING

5 Press PAUSE. Press PLAY to resume recording.

● During record pause, you can change the recordingchannel by using the CH5∞ buttons or NUMBER keys.

STOP RECORDING

6 Press STOP or STOP/EJECT. Then press STOP/EJECT toremove the cassette.


Recording Resume FunctionIf there is a power outage during recording (or Instant TimerRecording or timer recording), the recording will resumeautomatically when power is restored to the VCR.

Accidental erasure prevention● To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,

remove its record safety tab.To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Record safety tab

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PlaybackFeatures

PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES

Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback

PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK

1 Press PAUSE. If there is vertical jitter, use theCH 5 or ∞ button to correct the picture.

ACTIVATE FRAME-BY-FRAME PLAYBACK

2 Press PAUSE repeatedly to advance one frame at a time.

ORPress PUSH JOG ™ or £ repeatedly to advanceone frame at a time.

Press PUSH JOG £ for forward frame by frameplayback or PUSH JOG ™ for reverse frame byframe.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

Slow Motion/Reverse SlowMotion

ACTIVATE SLOW-MOTIONPLAYBACK

1 During still picture, press and hold PUSH JOG ™ or£. Release to return to still picture.

ORFor hands-free slow-motion, press PUSH JOG ™during playback to decrease speed in the forwarddirection. Continue to press ™ to select the variousslow motion, reverse slow motion, reverse play andreverse search modes.


NOTE:If noise bars appear during slow motion, press CH 5 or ∞ a fewtimes to remove the noise bars from screen.

Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion Playback

ACTIVATE VARIABLE-SPEEDSEARCH

1 During playback, press PUSH JOG ™ or £.

● To increase the speed in the forward direction,press £ repeatedly to select the various forwardsearch modes.

● To decrease the speed in the forward direction,press ™.

● To play in reverse slow motion, and in reverse playmode, continue to press ™ after selecting all theforward slow motion modes.


High-Speed SearchACTIVATE HIGH-SPEEDSEARCH

1 During playback or still press FF for forward high-speedsearch, or REW for reverse high-speed search.


NOTE:For short searches, during playback or still press and hold FF orREW for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playbackresumes.

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Manual TrackingOnce playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function isengaged. If noise appears in the picture, you can override thisand make the adjustment manually.

ENGAGE MANUALTRACKING MODE

1 During playback, press the CH5∞ buttons on theVCR's front panel simultaneously to cancel theautomatic tracking mode and enable manual trackingadjust.

ADJUST MANUALTRACKING

2 Press CH5∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote. Presslightly for fine adjust, or press and hold for coarseadjust. Watch the screen and continue adjusting untiloptimum picture and sound quality are achieved.

RE-ENGAGE AUTOMATICTRACKING

3 Press the CH5∞ buttons on the VCR's front panelsimultaneously.

● When automatic tracking is re-engaged, B.E.S.T. isautomatically activated.

NOTES:● To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust

tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.● Manual tracking is possible during hands-free slow-motion.

During hands-free slow-motion playback, simply press CH5or ∞ on the VCR's front panel or remote to adjust tracking.

Super Live SurroundTo enjoy more dynamic stereo sound with Hi-Fi stereo tapes.

ACTIVATE SUPER LIVESURROUND

1 Press during playback or stop.

● Pressing the button turns on/off the SUPER LIVESURROUND indicator on the VCR.

NOTE:You can also change the setting at the on-screen menu:1. Press MENU.2. Place the arrow next to "INITIAL SET" by pressing CH5∞,

then press OK.3. Place the arrow next to "SUPER LIVE SURROUND" by

pressing CH5∞, then press OK.4. Place the arrow next to "ON" or "OFF" by pressing CH5∞,

then press MENU as many times as necessary.

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Video StabilizerYou can correct vertical vibration when playing back unstableEP recordings that were made on another VCR. When thisfunction is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automaticallycorrected. *The default setting is "OFF".


1 Press MENU.

ACCESS VIDEO STABILIZERSCREEN

2 Place the arrow next to"VIDEO STABILIZER" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG %fi, then press OK.

ACTIVATE VIDEOSTABILIZER

3 Place the arrow next to"ON" by pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG %fi.


4 Press MENU.

NOTES:● Regardless of the setting, this function has no effect with SP

recordings, during recording and during special-effectsplayback.

● When you finish viewing the tape, be sure to set it back to"OFF".

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PROGRAM SETFUNCTION SETTUNER SETINITIAL SETB.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

=VIDEO STABILIZERPRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)PRESS (MENU) TO END

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Select The SoundtrackYour VCR can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normaland Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or,when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains both a mainand a sub audio track, you can choose to listen to either one byselecting either "L" or "R" in step 4.


1 Press MENU during playback or when VCR is in stopmode.

ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN

2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

ACCESS AUDIO MONITORSCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to"AUDIO MONITOR" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

4 You have five choices:a– Hi-Fib– Leftc– Rightd– Normale– Mix

Place the arrow next toyour choice by pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi.

● The indicator on the front display panel representingthe mode you selected lights up (Hi-Fi: L+R; L: L; R:R;NORM: NORM; MIX: L+R).



NOTE:If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, theNormal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice youmake at the Audio Monitor screen.

FUNCTIONAUTO TIMERSUPERIMPOSE2ND AUDIO

=AUDIO MONITORAUX INPUTAUTO SP/EP TIMERSPECIAL FUNCTION


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SuperimposeThis function, switchable between ON and OFF, determineswhether or not operational indicators will appear on screen.


1 Press MENU.


2 Place the arrow next to "FUNCTION SET" by pressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

ACCESS SUPERIMPOSESCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to"SUPERIMPOSE" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

4 Place the arrow next to"ON" or "OFF" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi.



NOTE:If you engage the Record Pause mode, RECORD/PAUSE isdisplayed whether "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" or "OFF".

The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the VCR is doing.

"Cassette Loaded" markWhen a cassette is loaded, the mark is

displayed for 5 seconds. It blinks when theVCR's EJECT button is pushed.

CH 125 RECORDTHU 12:00 AM PAUSE

] SP

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Tuned-in channel or AUX(iliary) modeWhen the channel is changed, the new

channel is displayed on the screen for 5seconds.

Clock time

Tape position indicator

Operation modeWhen the operation mode is changed,the new mode is displayed — RECORD(5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec.when engaged from Stop mode),RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause isengaged), and ITR *:** (5 sec.).

B E+ + +

Tape speed indicator

Counter memory on/off

Counter reading

INDEX indication

Audio mode indicators

FUNCTIONAUTO TIMER

=SUPERIMPOSE2ND AUDIOAUDIO MONITORAUX INPUTAUTO SP/EP TIMERSPECIAL FUNCTION


SUPERIMPOSE

=ONOFF


To recall an indication

1 Press OSD.n All indications corresponding to the current status are

displayed for 5 seconds, leaving the counter information,and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause mode, onthe screen. (No indication during still and search.)

2 Press OSD again to clear the display.

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Repeat Playback

START REPEAT

1 Press and hold PLAY (until "PLAY" blinks on the frontdisplay panel) during playback, then release.

● The entire tape is played back 20 times.

STOP REPEAT

2 To stop, press STOP at any time.

NOTE:Pressing PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE or PUSH JOG ™ or£ also stops Repeat Playback.

Index SearchIndex codes are placed on the tape at the start of eachrecording. You can find and automatically play back from thestart of any recording using the Index Search function.

SKIP OVER UNWANTEDSECTIONS

1 Press SKIP SEARCH 1 to 4 times during playback. Eachpress initiates a 30-second period of fast-motionplayback. Normal playback resumes automatically.

NOTE:To return to normal playback during a Skip Search,press PLAY.


START SEARCH

1 While the tape is stopped, press PUSH JOG ™ or£.

ACCESS DISTANT CODE

2 To access a recording 2–9 index codes away, pressPUSH JOG ™ or £ repeatedly until the correctnumber is displayed on screen (only if SUPERIMPOSE isset to ON (Z pg. 17). Playback begins automaticallywhen desired recording is located.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts tosearch visually to find the very beginning of thedesired program.

NOTE:An index code is not placed on the tape when recording ispaused and then resumed.

FF

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Instant ReViewAt the press of a button, you can power up your VCR, rewind thetape and begin viewing the most recent timer-recorded program.

ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW

1 After ensuring that the Timer mode is disengaged, pressREVIEW.

● The power comes on and the VCR searches for theindex code indicating the start of the last timer-recordedprogram, then begins playback automatically.

● You can access a program 2–9 index codes awayfrom the current position on the tape. If, for example,you have 5 programs recorded and you want towatch the third one, press REVIEW three times.

● If necessary press REW or FF when play starts tosearch visually to find the very beginning of thedesired program.

● If the tape is already rewound when REVIEW ispressed, it will play the tape from the beginning. Itwill not fast forward to an index code.

● The Instant Review function will also operate if theVCR's power is on.

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RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

1 Press C.RESET.

NOTE:By pressing the DISPLAY button, you can change thedisplay to show the counter reading, channel numberor clock time. (Channel number is not displayed duringplayback.)

Counter MemoryWhen activated, this feature returns the tape to counter position“zero”.

ACTIVATE COUNTERMEMORY

1 Press C.RESET during playback at a point you want to havequick access to later. The counter reads “0H 00M 00S”.

Then press C.MEMORY. The Counter Memory indicatorin the front display panel lights.

RETURN TO COUNTERPOSITION ZERO

2 Press STOP (during playback), then press REW or FF.The tape rewinds or fast-forwards and stops at approxi-mately “0H 00M 00S” automatically.

● To cancel Counter Memory, press C.MEMORY.

Counter Reset

REW

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Tape Position IndicatorThe Tape position indicatorappears on screen when, from thestop mode, you press FF, REW orperform an Index Search or InstantReView. The position of " " inrelation to "B" (Beginning) or "E"(End) shows you where you are onthe tape.

NOTE:SUPERIMPOSE must be set to ON, or the indicator will notappear (Z pg. 17).

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Next Function MemoryYou can set your VCR's power to go off automatically after thetape is fully rewound. Before starting, make sure the VCR is inthe Stop mode.For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind . . .. . . press REW, then press POWER within 2 seconds.

NOTE:If you want the power to be turned off automatically when thecounter reads “0H00M00S” (instead of at the beginning of thetape), press C.MEMORY so that the “M” mark appears beforepressing REW.

AV COMPU LINK PlaybackYour VCR is compatible with JVC’s AV COMPU LINK components,including amplifiers (or receivers) and televisions. AV COMPULINK provides one touch control of the audio and video compo-nents that are linked via their AV COMPU LINK connectors.For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAYand the AV COMPU LINK components automatically power on,the TV's VIDEO mode is selected and the VCR goes into playmode. (PLAY need not be pressed if the cassette's record safetytab is removed.)

MAKE CONNECTION

1 Connect your VCR to an AV COMPU LINK componentas shown in the illustration on page 21.

• The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug tomono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

TURN ON THE VCR

2 Press POWER.


3 Press MENU.

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C.MEMORY

21ACCESS FUNCTION SETSCREEN

4 Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to place the arrow nextto “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

ACCESS SPECIALFUNCTION SCREEN

5 Press CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi to place thearrow next to “SPECIALFUNCTION”, then pressOK.

ENABLE AV COMPU LINKPLAYBACK

6 Press CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi to place the arrownext to “AV COMPU-LINK”.



PERFORM AV COMPU LINKPLAYBACK

8 Simply insert a cassette and press PLAY (if the cassette’srecord safety tab has been removed, playback beginsautomatically). Linked components are turned on, andthe TV set to its VIDEO mode, automatically!

NOTE:Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have.Please refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making thisconnection.

FUNCTIONAUTO TIMERSUPERIMPOSE2ND AUDIOAUDIO MONITORAUX INPUTAUTO SP/EP TIMER

=SPECIAL FUNCTIONPRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)PRESS (MENU) TO END

SPECIAL FUNCTION

PAUSE=AV COMPU-LINK


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ExampleYour VCR

VIDEO IN

PAUSE/AV COMPU-LINK

AV COMPU LINKTelevision

AUDIO IN

AV COMPULINK II(VCR ONLY)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Mini-plug Cable(not supplied)

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B.E.S.T.Picture System


Your VCR is equipped with the B.E.S.T. (Biconditional EqualizedSignal Tracking) feature, which checks the condition of the tapein use during recording and playback, and compensates toprovide the highest-possible recording and playback pictures.*The default setting for both recording and playback is "ON".


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TURN ON THE VCR

1 Press POWER.


2 Press MENU.

ACCESS B.E.S.T. PICTURESYSTEM SCREEN

3 Press CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi to place thearrow next to “B.E.S.T.PICTURE SYSTEM”, thenpress OK.

SELECT MODE

4 Place the arrow next to"ON" by pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi, thenpress OK to move thearrow to the Playbacksection. Set Playback to"ON", then press MENU toreturn to the normalscreen. (Pressing OKreturns the arrow to the Recording section.)

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM SETFUNCTION SETTUNER SETINITIAL SET

=B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEMVIDEO STABILIZERPRESS (5,∞), THEN (OK)PRESS (MENU) TO END

Preparation

B.E.S.T. PICTURE SYSTEM

RECORDING=ON

OFFPLAYBACK

=ONOFF


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RecordingPerform steps 1 – 3 on page 12 ("Simple Recording") beforecontinuing.

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RECPAUSE

DURING B.E.S.T.

B.E.S.T. COMPLETE

START END

B.E.S.T.PICTURE SYSTEM

START END


START RECORDING

1 Press and hold REC andpress PLAY on the remotecontrol, or press REC onthe VCR's front panel.

● The VCR takes about 7seconds to assess thequality of the tape inuse, then recordingbegins with the picturelevel optimized.

NOTES:● B.E.S.T. occurs immedi-

ately prior to both thefirst SP and the first EPrecording after insertingthe cassette. It does nottake place duringrecording.

● In the case of timerrecording, B.E.S.T. takes place for both SP and EPbefore the first timer recording after inserting thecassette (regardless of the tape speed selected for thatrecording).

● Once the cassette is ejected, the B.E.S.T. data iscanceled. The next time the cassette is used forrecording, B.E.S.T. is re-performed.

● While B.E.S.T. is operative, the PAUSE button will notfunction.

● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the B.E.S.T.Picture System screen will not appear (Z pg. 17).

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ATTENTION:n As B.E.S.T. takes place before recording actually starts,

there is a delay of about 7 seconds after REC and PLAY onthe remote, or REC on the VCR's front panel, are pressed.To make sure you record the desired scene or programcompletely, first perform the following steps:

1) Press and hold PAUSE, and press REC to engage theRECORD PAUSE mode.● The VCR then automatically checks the condition of

the tape and, after about 7 seconds, re-enters RECORDPAUSE.

2) Press PLAY to start recording.n If you want to bypass B.E.S.T. and start recording right

away, set "RECORDING" to "OFF" in step 4 of thePreparation procedure (Z pg. 22).

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PlaybackThe VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you initiateplayback.

Before beginning, perform steps 1 and 2 on page 11 ("Simpleplayback").

START PLAYBACK

1 Press PLAY.

● The VCR adjusts theplayback picture qualitybased on the quality ofthe tape in use.

NOTES:● When using rental tapes, or tapes recorded on other

VCRs, set “PLAYBACK” in step 4 of the Preparationprocedure to either “ON” or “OFF” as desired(Z pg. 22).

● The B.E.S.T. Picture System screen only appears at thebeginning of automatic tracking. Even though thescreen doesn't appear after that, the B.E.S.T. functionis operative.

● SUPERIMPOSE must be set to "ON" or the B.E.S.T.Picture System screen will not appear (Z pg. 17).


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ENGAGE TV MODE

1 During recording...● If using the RF connection (Z pg. 4), press TV/VCR.

The VCR's VCR indicator goes out and the TVbroadcast being recorded disappears.

● If using the AV connection (Z pg. 4), change theTV's input mode from AV to TV.

SELECT CHANNEL FORVIEWING

2 Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel youwant to watch.

RESET COUNTER TO ZERO

1 Before recording starts, press C.RESET. The counterresets to zero and displays the exact elapsed time as thetape runs.

DISPLAY ELAPSED TIME ONSCREEN

2 During recording, press OSD at any time to see theelapsed time. All indications corresponding to thecurrent status of the VCR are displayed for 5 seconds.The counter display remains on the screen indicating theelapsed time. Press OSD again to remove the display.

● Make sure "SUPERIMPOSE" is set to "ON" (Z pg. 17).● The indications are not be recorded.

RecordingFeatures

Display Elapsed RecordingTime

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Stereo And SAP(Second Audio Program)Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi-channel TV Sound broadcasts.● The ST indicator on the front display panel lights during

stereo broadcast reception, and SAP lights during SAPprogram reception.

● Both indicators light when a stereo program is accompaniedby SAP audio.

To Record Stereo Programs . . .. . . simply follow the basic recording procedure.

To Listen To Stereo Soundtrack During Recording . . .. . . select "HI-FI" at the Audio Monitor screen (Z pg. 16).

To Record SAP Programs . . .ACCESS MAIN MENUSCREEN

1 Press MENU.



ACCESS 2ND AUDIOSCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to "2ND AUDIO" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

4 Place the arrow next to"ON" by pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi.



NOTES:● If a SAP program is received, the SAP audio is recorded on

both the Normal and Hi-Fi tracks. The main audio program isnot recorded.

● If a non-SAP program is received, the main audio is recordedon both the Hi-Fi and Normal audio tracks.

2ND AUDIO

=ONOFF


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Instant TimerRecording(ITR)

This easy method lets you record for from 30 minutes to 6 hours(selectable in 30-min. increments), and shuts the VCR off afterrecording is finished.

START RECORDING

1 Press REC.

ENGAGE ITR MODE

2 Press REC again. REC blinks and 0:30 appears on thefront display panel.

SET RECORDINGDURATION

3 If you want to record for more than 30 minutes, pressREC to extend the time. Each press extends recordingtime by 30 minutes.

NOTES:● You can only perform ITR using the REC button on the VCR's

front panel.● After you set the time, the previous display reappears.● To check remaining recording time, press REC once during

recording and the remaining time is displayed for about 5seconds. Be careful not to press again during this 5 seconds,or you’ll add 30 more minutes to the recording.

TIMER RECORDING

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You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 8shows, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock mustbe set before you can program the timer (Z pg. 6).Or you can use the Illumi-Guide feature, where the remotecontrol tells you which button to press next by lighting it up. Touse the Illumi-Guide feature, with the TV/CABLE/VCR switchset to "VCR", press ILLUMI GUIDE before performing step 2.(MENU, REW, PLAY, FF light up at this time.)

If you aren't going to use the Illumi-Guide feature, go directly tostep 1.

On-ScreenTimerProgramming

LOAD A CASSETTE

1 Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, coverthe hole with adhesive tape, then load.

● The VCR comes on, and the counter is reset,automatically.

ACCESS ON-SCREENMENU

2 Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu screen.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinkswhen the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys(0 – 9), PUSH JOG, CANCEL and MENU.

ACCESS PROGRAM SETSCREEN

3 Make sure the arrow is tothe left of "PROGRAMSET", then press OK.

● If you are using theIllumi-Guide feature, OKblinks when thefollowing buttons are lit:NUMBER keys (0 – 9),PUSH JOG, CANCEL and MENU.

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER

4 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys or CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi to select a vacant program number, thenpress OK. The first time you do this, all numbers will bevacant, so just press OK when the screen appears.


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When Using The Illumi-Guide Feature● Buttons light or blink on the remote control for

approximately 10 seconds. If the button or buttons extinguishduring timer programming, press ILLUMI GUIDE and thebutton or buttons previously lit or blinking come back on. Ifthe button or buttons do not re-light or start blinking again,press MENU as many times as necessary to return to thenormal screen and extinguish all illuminated buttons,and re-perform the timer programming procedure from thebeginning.

● If for some reason the remote control's signal is not receivedby the VCR, press MENU as many times as necessary toreturn to the normal screen and extinguish allilluminated buttons, and re-perform the timer programmingprocedure from the beginning.


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PROGRAM 1

DATE - - / - -START - - : - - AMSTOP - - : - - AMCHANNEL - - SP


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SET PROGRAMINFORMATION

5 Press the appropriate NUMBER keys to set the date,start/stop time and channel number. Press CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi to set AM/PM and tape speed. Thenpress OK after AM/PM, channel number and tape speedsettings. The next setting that can be set begins flashing.

● Any information comprised of 1 digit (except thechannel number) should have a "0" entered before it.

● It is possible to set all information using the CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi buttons. (In this case, press OK aftereach setting.)Do not use the CH ∞ or PUSH JOG fi button to setthe date.


NOTES:● If you are using a cable box, enter the cable box

channel, not the channel to be recorded. The channelto be recorded must be selected on the cable box.(The cable box channel is the VCR's channel thatdisplays the channels received by the cable box.)

● To timer-record cable or satellite channels through anexternal tuner connected to the VCR's external inputconnectors, press the NUMBER key "0" so that "AUX"appears instead of a channel number.

** You can record selected programs at the same timeevery weekday, or once a week. Before entering themonth, press NUMBER key “8” (DAILY) or “9”(WEEKLY). Either "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" appears.Press again and "DAILY" or "WEEKLY" disappears.

MAKE CORRECTIONS

6 To change any of the settings, press OK or PUSH JOG until the item you want to change begins blinking.Then set as in step 5.

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, OK blinkswhen the following buttons are lit: NUMBER keys (0– 9), PUSH JOG, CANCEL and MENU.



● Press just once to access the Auto Timer screen(Z pg. 32).

● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, all buttonsgo out.

ENGAGE TIMER MODE

8 Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically.

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● You can program the timer while a regular recording is inprogress; the on-screen menu will not be recorded.

● If the end of tape is reached during timer recording, thecassette is automatically ejected.

● When timer-recording cable or satellite channels through anexternal tuner, be sure to keep the Cable Box or satellitereceiver's power ON.

POWER

NUMBERNUMBER "9"

TIMER

CH

OKMENU

NUMBER "8"

CANCEL

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EXAMPLEIf you program the VCR to timerrecord a show on September 6on channel 40 from 12:00 noonto 1:00 PM in SP mode, thescreen will look like this:

PROGRAM 1

DATE 9/ 6 SATSTART 12:00 PMSTOP 1:00 PMCHANNEL 40 SP


PRESS (MENU) TO END

NOTES:● To disengage the timer before recording starts, press TIMER

again. Pressing once more re-engages it.● In case of a power failure after programming, the VCR’s

memory backup keeps your selections (if the lithium battery isnot exhausted).

● If you select "PROGRAM SET" without having set the date andtime, an error message appears. Follow its instructions.

● If you enter a start time that has already passed, ERRORappears on the screen and flashes.

● Programs that start after midnight must have the next day’s date.● After timer recording is completed, the VCR’s power goes off

automatically.

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DISENGAGE TIMER

1 Press TIMER, then press POWER.

ACCESS PROGRAM SETSCREEN

2 Press MENU, then press OK.

CHECK PROGRAMINFORMATION

3 Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to check the programsin succession.

Check And Cancel Programs

CANCEL A PROGRAM

4 Press CANCEL.

● Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as necessary.


5 Press MENU as many times as necessary. If there arestill programs remaining, go to step 6.

RE-ENGAGE TIMER

6 Press TIMER again.

To Cancel A Program . . .

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Auto SP/EP TimerIf, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape torecord the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EPmode to allow complete recording. This feature is especiallyhandy when recording a program of more than 2 hours inlength.

For Example . . .Recording a program of 140 minutes in length onto a 120-minute tape

Make sure you select “ON” at the Auto SP/EP Timer screenbefore performing timer programming.

Approximately 110 minutes

SP mode


1 Press MENU.



ACCESS AUTO SP/EPTIMER SCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to “AUTO SP/EP TIMER” bypressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

4 Place the arrow next toyour choice (“ON” or“OFF”) by press CH5∞ orPUSH JOG%fi.


5 Press MENU as many times as necessary.NOTES:● If you have programmed the VCR to timer-record 2 or more

programs, the second program and those thereafter may notfit on the tape if you set the Auto SP/EP Timer mode to "ON".In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then set thetape speed manually during timer programming.

● There may be some noise at the point on the tape where theVCR switches from SP to EP mode.

● The Auto SP/EP Timer feature is not available during ITR(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not workproperly with any tapes other than the following: T-30, T-60,T-90, and T-120.

AUTO SP/EP TIMER

=ONOFF


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Auto TimerWhen the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automaticallyengaged when the VCR's power is turned off and automaticallydisengaged when the VCR is powered back on.


1 Press MENU.



ACCESS AUTO TIMERSCREEN

3 Place the arrow next to "AUTO TIMER" by pressingCH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi, then press OK. Now skip tostep 2 of the procedure below.

Or, during on-screen timer programming ...

ACCESS AUTO TIMERSCREEN

1 In step 7 in the On-Screen Timer Programmingprocedure (Z pg. 29), press MENU.

SELECT MODE

2 Place the arrow next toyour choice ("ON" or"OFF") by pressing CH5∞or PUSH JOG%fi.



NOTE:For safety, when AUTO TIMER is set to “OFF”, all other VCRfunctions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged. Todisengage the timer, press TIMER.

AUTO TIMER

=ONOFF


TIMER RECORDING (cont.)

OK

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Edit To OrFrom AnotherVCR

You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1 Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between theplayer’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors andthe recorder’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When connecting to a monaural VCR, connect yourVCR's AUDIO IN/OUT L connector to the AUDIOIN/OUT connector on the monaural VCR.

LOAD CASSETTES

2 Insert the playback cassette into the player and thecassette to be recorded on into the recorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUTMODE

3 Set to AUX. With this VCR, press NUMBER key “0” (AUappears on the front display panel in place of a channelnumber).

NOTE:When using this VCR as the recorder, make sure toselect "FRONT" or "REAR" (depending on which inputconnectors you use) at the Aux Input Screen. (To selectthe correct AUX input connector, follow steps 4, 5, 9 –11 from the "Edit From A Camcorder" section, Z pg. 34.)

START PLAYER

4 Set to its play mode.

START RECORDER

5 Set to its record mode.

EDITING

Control Two JVC VCRsThe supplied remote control is capable of controlling twoJVC VCRs independently using the A/B CODE switch. Youcan set this VCR so it responds to remote commands onlywhen the switch is set to B, and another VCR so it respondsto commands when the switch is set to A. The switch ispreset to A because this VCR normally responds to A-codesignals. You can easily modify this VCR to accept B-codecommands.

1 Unplug the VCR’s power cord from the AC outlet.2 Set the A/B CODE switch on the remote control to B.3 Plug the VCR’s power cord back into the AC outlet.4 Turn the VCR’s power back on by pressing POWER on

the remote.

The VCR will now respond only to B-code commands.

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

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Edit From ACamcorder

You can use a camcorder as the player and your VCR as therecorder.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

1 Connect an AV cable (not supplied) between thecamcorder’s VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectorsand your VCR’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors.

● When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder isused, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR.The Mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug tomono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.

● When using a monaural camcorder, connect itsAUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO IN L connectoron your VCR.

LOAD A CASSETTE

2 Insert the cassette to be recorded on into your VCR andthe playback cassette into the camcorder.

SET RECORDER’S INPUTMODE

3 Press NUMBER key “0” to set your VCR to AUX.


4 Press MENU.


5 Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to place the arrow nextto “FUNCTION SET”, then press OK.

If you’re using a JVC Master Edit Control-equippedcamcorder — step 6If not — step 9

ACCESS SPECIALFUNCTION SCREEN

6 Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to place the arrow nextto “SPECIAL FUNCTION”, then press OK.

SELECT MODE

7 Press CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi to place thearrow next to ”PAUSE”.

Player

EDITING (cont.)

Your VCRRecorder

To rear panel PAUSE/AVCOMPU-LINK connector

Mini-plug cable (not supplied)(JVC camcorder only)

AUDIO OUT

EDIT

Camcorder

VIDEOIN

AUDIOIN

VIDEOOUT

NUMBER "0"

OK

CH

MENU

PUSH JOG

SPECIAL FUNCTION

=PAUSEAV COMPU-LINK


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4 5

3

6

8

0

7 9

5/8

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£

3

2

q

RETURN TO FUNCTIONSET SCREEN

8 Press MENU.

ACCESS AUX INPUTSCREEN

9 Press CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi to place the arrow nextto “AUX INPUT”, then press OK.

SELECT INPUT

10 If you are connecting theAV cable to the AVconnectors on the front ofthe VCR, place the arrownext to "FRONT" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSHJOG%fi. If you areconnecting the AV cable tothe AV connectors on theback of the VCR, place the arrow next to "REAR" bypressing CH5∞ or PUSH JOG%fi.



START PLAYER

12 Set the camcorder to its play mode.

START RECORDER

13 Set your VCR to its record mode.

● If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVCcamcorder, it can put the recorder automatically intoRecord mode. (Refer to camcorder's instructionmanual.)

OK

CH

MEN

U

OK

CH

MENU

PUSH JOG

AUX INPUT

=FRONTREAR


36 SPECIAL FEATURES

TV Multi-Brand RemoteControlThe VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVCremote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVslisted below.

1 2

4 5

3

6

8

0

7 9

POWER

STO

PTURN ON THE TV

1 Turn the power on using the TV's remote control.

SET REMOTE CONTROLMODE

2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR's remotecontrol to TV.

SET TV BRAND CODE

3 Refer to the chart below. While holding down POWERon the VCR's remote control, enter your TV’s brandcode using the NUMBER keys, then press STOP.Follow the example shown at bottom left.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate theTV, you don’t have to repeat this step until youreplace your remote control’s batteries.

● GRADIENTE has four codes. If the TV does notfunction with one code, try entering another.

OPERATE TV

4 First, press POWER on the remote to see if the TV’s powergoes off as it should. If it does, try other operations.

● The POWER, TV/VCR, CH5∞, TV VOL. +/– andNUMBER keys on the remote can all be used tooperate the TV. *For some brands of TV, you mustpress ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.

● If you have a JVC TV equipped with Hyper Surroundor Live Effex, the button may work to operate it.

● To return the remote to VCR control, set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch to VCR.

NOTE:Depending on the kind of TV, there may be cases where someor all functions cannot be operated using the remote control.

CH

STOPPOWER

30 Release

Holddown

Press in succession

(Ex.) To set remote control to PHILIPS 03:

TV BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

JVC 01GRADIENTE 02, 11, 12, 16PHILIPS 03CCE 03SANYO 04PHILICO/HITACHI 05SHARP 06TOSHIBA 07MITSUBISHI 08PHILICO/DAEWOO 09SAMSUNG 10GOLDSTAR 11RCA 12PANASONIC 13GRUNDIG 14SONY 15NEC 16PHILICO 17NOBLEX 18

NUMBER

ENTER

TV/V

CR

TV/CABLE/VCRTV VOL. +/–

37Cable Box Multi-BrandRemote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof cable boxes listed below. Some cable box brands have morethan one code. If your cable box does not function with aspecified code, try other codes.

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3

6

8

0

7 9

POWER

STO

PTURN ON THE CABLE BOX

1 Turn the power on using the cable box’s remote control.


2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR’s remotecontrol to CABLE.

ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND

3 While holding down POWER on the VCR's remotecontrol, use the NUMBER keys to enter the cable boxbrand number from the chart at bottom left and thenpress STOP.Follow the example shown below.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate thecable box, you don't have to repeat this step until youreplace the remote control's batteries.

OPERATE CABLE BOX

4 First, press POWER to see if the cable box’s power goesoff as it should. If it does, try other functions (CH5∞and the NUMBER keys can be used to operate thecable box).

● For some brands of cable box, you must press ENTERafter having pressed the NUMBER keys.


NOTES:● Depending on the kind of cable box, there may be cases

where some or all functions cannot be operated using theremote control.

● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cablebox and your satellite receiver at the same time; you can onlyset the remote control to the brand of either one.

● You have to subscribe to a cable service to receive cablechannels.

(Ex.) To set remote control to TOCOM 01:

Holddown

Release1 STOPPOWER

0

Press in succession

CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

CURTIS 08, 09GEMINI 17

GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

JERROLD 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17PANASONIC 03, 04, 05

RCA 03, 04, 05

SAMSUNG 17, 18SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 08, 09

SL MARX 17, 18

SPRUCER 03, 04, 05

TELEVIEW 17, 18TOCOM 01, 02

VIDEOWAY 06, 07

ZENITH 06, 07

CH

NUMBER

ENTER

TV/CABLE/VCR

38 SPECIAL FEATURES (cont.)

Satellite Receiver Multi-Brand Remote ControlThe VCR's remote control can control functions on the brandsof satellite receivers listed below.

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4 5

3

6

8

0

7 9

POWER

ENTER

TURN ON THE SATELLITERECEIVER

1 Turn the power on using the satellite receiver’s remotecontrol.


2 Set the TV/CABLE/VCR switch on the VCR’s remotecontrol to CABLE.

ENTER SATELLITE RECEIVERBRAND

3 While holding down POWER on the VCR's remotecontrol, use the NUMBER keys to enter the satellitereceiver brand number from the chart below and thenpress STOP.Follow the example shown at bottom left.

● Once you have set the remote control to operate thesatellite receiver, you don't have to repeat this stepuntil you replace the remote control's batteries.

OPERATE SATELLITERECEIVER

4 First, press POWER to see if the satellite receiver’spower goes off as it should. If it does, try otherfunctions (CH5∞ and the NUMBER keys can be usedto operate the satellite receiver).

● For some brands of satellite receiver, you must pressENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys.


NOTES:● Depending on the kind of satellite receiver, there may be

cases where some or all functions cannot be operated usingthe remote control.

● It's not possible to set the remote control for both your cablebox and your satellite receiver at the same time; you can onlyset the remote control to the brand of either one.

● You have to subscribe to a satellite broadcaster to receivesatellite channels.

CH

TV/CABLE/VCR

STO

PNUMBER

(Ex.) To set remote control to RCA 80:

STOPPOWER

8 0 Release

Holddown

Press in succession

SATELLITE BRAND NAME BRAND CODE

RCA (DSS) 80

SONY (DSS) 81PRIMESTAR 90

39QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PLAYBACKQ. What happens if the end of the tape is reached

during playback or search?

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A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning.

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode?A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect

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the heads.

Q. During search, slow, still and frame-by-frameplayback, I can’t hear any audio. What’s theproblem?

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A. This is normal.

Q. During search, still and frame-by-frame playback,the picture is intermittent. What’s the cause?

A. Picture loss occurs when these types of playback areattempted with a tape recorded in LP mode. PressingPLAY to return to normal playback will restore the

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picture.

Q. When returning from multi-speed search to normalplayback, the picture is disturbed. Should I beconcerned about this?

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A. No, it is normal.

Q. Noise bars appear during multi-speed search. What’sthe problem?

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A. This is normal.

Q. Other than preventing further recording, what effectdoes removing the safety tab have?

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A. It disables marking of index codes.

Q. Sometimes, during Index Search, the VCR can’t findthe program I want to see. Why not?

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A. There may be index codes too close together.

Q. During playback, on-screen operational indicatorssometimes jitter. Why does this happen?

A. If the condition of the tape being played back is notgood, jittering of the video (including on-screenindicators) may occur.

RECORDINGQ. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end

of the recording before the pause is overlapped bythe new recording. Why does this happen?

A. This is normal. It reduces distortion at the pause and

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resume points.

Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the Record-Pausemode?

A. No. The VCR automatically goes to its Stop modeafter 5 minutes to protect the heads. When pausedduring Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts

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off automatically after 5 minutes.

Q. What happens if the tape runs out during recording?A. The VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

TIMER RECORDINGQ. REC and TIMER remain lit on the front display panel.

Is there a problem?A. No. This is a normal condition for a timer recording

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in progress.

Q. Can I program the timer while I’m watching a tapeor a TV broadcast?

A. You won’t see the picture as it is replaced by the on-screen menu, but the audio from the program or tapeyou’re viewing is present.

40 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.

POWERSYMPTOM

1. The power won’t come on.

2. The clock works, but the VCR’spower won’t come on.

3. The remote control won’t function.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● The cassette was inserted incorrectly.

● The Counter Memory indicator(“M”) is lit on the front displaypanel.

SYMPTOM1. The cassette gets stuck partway

during loading, and is ejected.

2. The tape stops during rewind orfast forward.

PLAYBACKPOSSIBLE CAUSE

● If you’re using the RF OUT connec-tion (Z pg. 4), the channel selectoron the TV is set incorrectly.

● If you’re using the AV connection(Z pg. 4), the TV receiver is set tothe wrong mode.

● This is normal.

● Automatic tracking is engaged.

● The video heads may be dirty.

● The AUDIO MONITOR option atthe Function Set screen was setincorrectly.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONSet the channel selector to channel 3or 4.

Set the TV receiver to its AV mode.

Engage and adjust tracking manually(Z pg. 14).

The heads must be cleaned. Consultyour JVC dealer.

Set AUDIO MONITOR to "HI-FI"(Z pg. 16).

CORRECTIVE ACTIONInsert a cassette.Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or load acassette on which the record safetytab is intact.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● There’s no cassette loaded.● The loaded cassette has had its

record safety tab removed.

SYMPTOM1. Recording won’t start.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONMake sure the window side is up, therear label side is facing you and thearrow on the front of the cassette ispointing towards the VCR. Then insertthe cassette

Press C.MEMORY to disengage theCounter Memory mode and extin-guish the indicator.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● The power cord is disconnected.

● The TIMER mode is engaged withAuto Timer set to "OFF" (Z pg. 32).

● The batteries are discharged.● The A/B CODE switch is in the

wrong position.● The TV/CABLE/VCR switch is in the

wrong position.

SYMPTOM1. The tape is running but the picture

won’t appear.

2. Noise appears during visual search.

3. Breaks are noticeable in Hi-Fisoundtrack.

4. The playback picture is blurred orinterrupted, even though TVbroadcasts are clear.

5. The Hi-Fi soundtrack cannot beheard.

RECORDING

CORRECTIVE ACTIONConnect the power cord.

Press TIMER to disengage.

Replace the dead batteries with new ones.Re-perform the A/B Code setting(Z pg. 33).Set the switch to the positioncorresponding with the unit you wantto operate.

TAPE TRANSPORT

41Set the VCR to the appropriatechannel.

Refer to the directions and theillustration under “Edit To Or FromAnother VCR” (Z pg. 33) or “EditFrom A Camcorder” (Z pg. 34) andproperly connect the units.Make sure the power to all units ison.Set the recorder’s input mode to AUXand select "FRONT" or "REAR" at theAux Input Screen (Z pg. 35).

● The VCR has been set to its AUXmode by mistake.

● The VCRs or the camcorder and theVCR have been incorrectly con-nected.

● The power to one or more of theunits has not been turned on.

● The recorder’s input mode has beenset incorrectly.

2. TV broadcasts won’t recordproperly.

3. Tape-to-tape editing won’t work.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONCheck or re-perform the clock/timersettings to ensure correctness.Press TIMER and check to make surethat TIMER appears on the frontdisplay panel.Re-perform the set-up procedures.

Timer programming can’t be performedwhen timer recording is in progress.Wait until it finishes.

Load a cassette with the record safetytab intact, or with the hole coveredwith adhesive tape.

Remove the cassette and cover itshole with adhesive tape, or replace itwith a cassette on which the safetytab is intact.

Check the programmed data and re-program as necessary, then pressTIMER again.

The program may not have beenrecorded in its entirety. Next timemake sure you have enough time onthe tape to record the entire program.

SYMPTOM1. Timer recording won’t work.

2. On-screen timer programmingwon’t work.

3. TIMER and ] on the frontdisplay panel won’t stop blinking.

4. The cassette is automaticallyejected, and TIMER and ] on thefront display panel won’t stopblinking.

5. TIMER blinks for 10 seconds andthe timer mode is disengaged.

6. The cassette is automaticallyejected, the power shuts off andTIMER and ] won’t stopblinking.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● The clock and/or the timer have

been set incorrectly.● The timer is not engaged.

● The VCR has not been set up properly.

● Timer recording is in progress.

● The timer is engaged but there’s nocassette loaded.

● The loaded cassette has had itsrecord safety tab removed.

● TIMER has been pressed when thereare no programs in memory, or thetimer record program informationhas not been programmed correctly.

● The end of tape was reached duringtimer recording.

TIMER RECORDING

CORRECTIVE ACTIONIf you need the skipped channels,restore them (Z pg. 10).

Press PAUSE to pause the recording,change channels, then press PLAY toresume recording.

Re-set the remote control to thecorrect brand. (Z pg. 36 – 38)

Replace the lithium battery with anew one. (Z pg. 5)

SYMPTOM1. When scanning channels, some of

them are skipped over.

2. The channel can’t be changed.

3. The remote control won't operatemy TV or cable box or satellitereceiver.

4. "--:--" is displayed on the frontdisplay panel after a power outage.

POSSIBLE CAUSE● Those channels have been preset to

be skipped.

● Recording is in progress.

● The remote control brand setting isincorrect.

● The lithium battery is exhausted.

OTHER PROBLEMS

ATTENTION:This recorder contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning. In such cases,switch the power off and unplug the power cord. Then plug it in again and switch power on. Take out the cassette. Afterchecking the cassette, operate the unit as usual.

42 INDEX

FRONT VIEW

1 POWER Button (Z pg. 5)2 Cassette Loading Slot3 PUSH JOG ™ Button (Z pg. 13)4 PLAY Button (Z pg. 11)5 PUSH JOG £ Button (Z pg. 13)

OK Button (Z pg. 6)6 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connector (Z pg. 34)7 MENU Button (Z pg. 6)

8 SUPER LIVE SURROUND indicator (Z pg. 14)9 Front Display Panel (Z pg. 43)0 Remote Control Sensor! Channel 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 6)@ Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 12)# Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 11)$ STOP/EJECT Button (Z pg. 11)% Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 11)

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1 Power Cord (Z pg. 4)2 Lithium Battery Compartment (Z pg. 5)3 VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors (Z pg. 33)4 PAUSE/AV COMPU LINK Connector

● Remote PAUSE Connector (Z pg. 34)● AV COMPU LINK Connector (Z pg. 20)

5 VIDEO/AUDIO Output Connectors (Z pg. 4)6 ANT. IN Connector (Z pg. 4)7 Channel 3/4 Switch (Z pg. 4)8 RF OUT Connector (Z pg. 4)

1 Play Mode Indicator (Z pg. 11)2 Recording Mode Indicator (Z pg. 12)3 VCR Mode Indicator (Z pg. 25)4 Multichannel TV Sound Indicators (Z pg. 26)5 AM/PM Indicators (Z pg. 7)6 Clock Display (Z pg. 7)7 Audio Level Meter8 Pause Mode Indicator (Z pg. 12)

9 “Cassette Loaded” Mark0 Counter Memory Mark (Z pg. 19)! Tape Speed Indicators (Z pg. 12)@ Timer Mode Indicator (Z pg. 29)# Channel Display [“AU” for AUX mode]

(Z pg. 33)Counter Display (Z pg. 19)

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ILLUMI GUIDE

SKIP SEARCH

POWER

ENTERC.MEMORY

PLAY

STOP

OSDADD

DAILY (M–F)

AUXC.RESET

CH SKIP

CANCEL

TV VOL.

CH

DISPLAY TV/VCR

TV

CABLE

VCR

TIMER

WEEKLY

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1 Instant REVIEW Button (Z pg. 19)2 Super Live Surround Button (Z pg. 14)3 A/B Code Select Switch (Z pg. 33)4 NUMBER Buttons (Z pg. 12)5 “AUX” Mode Select Button (Z pg. 33)6 CANCEL Button (Z pg. 30)

Counter [C.] RESET (Z pg. 19)Channel [CH.] SKIP Button (Z pg. 10)

7 Volume [TV VOL.] +/– Buttons (Z pg. 36)8 DISPLAY Button (Z pg. 19)9 Recording Speed [SP/EP] Button (Z pg. 12)0 Rewind [REW] Button (Z pg. 11)! PLAY Button (Z pg. 11)@ Record [REC] Button (Z pg. 12)# MENU Button (Z pg. 6)$ POWER Button (Z pg. 5)% Counter [C.] MEMORY Button (Z pg. 19)

ADD Button (Z pg. 10)^ ENTER Button (Z pg. 12)

On-Screen Display [OSD] Button (Z pg. 17)& DAILY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 29)* WEEKLY Timer Recording Button (Z pg. 29)( TIMER Button (Z pg. 29)) Channel [CH] 5∞ Buttons (Z pg. 6)q TV/VCR Button (Z pg. 25)w TV/CABLE/VCR Switch (Z pg. 36)e Fast-Forward [FF] Button (Z pg. 11)r PAUSE Button (Z pg. 12)t STOP Button (Z pg. 11)y SKIP SEARCH Button (Z pg. 18)u OK Button (Z pg. 6)i PUSH JOG Button (Z pg. 6)o ILLUMI GUIDE Button (Z pg. 28)

INDEX (cont.)

Installing Batteries

1 Open the battery compartment cover.2 Insert 2 "AA"-size batteries (provided) in the direction

indicated under the battery cover.3 Replace the cover.

How To UseThe remote control can operate most of your VCR'sfunctions.1 Point the remote control toward the sensor window.2 Press the appropriate operation button.3 The maximum operating distance of the remote control

is about 8 m.

NOTES:● This remote control can also operate various brands of

TVs, Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers. For instructions,Z pg. 36 – 38.

● If the remote control doesn't work properly, remove itsbatteries, wait a short time, replace the batteries and thentry again.

Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name canalso be used to operate your TV: POWER, TV VOL. +/–, CH5∞, TV/VCR. Use these buttons with the TV/CABLE/VCRswitch set to "TV".

45GENERALPower requirement : AC 110 – 220 V` , 50/60 HzPower consumption : 21 WTemperature

Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F)

Operating position : Horizontal onlyDimensions (W x H x D) : 400 x 94 x 276 mm

(15-3/4" x 3-3/4" x 10-7/8")Weight : 3.6 kg (8.0 lbs)Format : VHS NTSC standardMaximum recording time

SP : 210 min. with ST-210 videocassette

EP : 630 min. with ST-210 videocassette

VIDEO/AUDIOSignal system : NTSC-type color signal and

EIA monochrome signal, 525lines/60 fields

Recording/Playback system : DA-4 (Double Azimuth) head

helical scan systemSignal-to-noise ratio : 45 dBHorizontal resolution : 240 linesFrequency range

Normal audio : 70 Hz to 10,000 HzHi-Fi audio : 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Input/Output : RCA connectors (IN x 2,OUT x 1)

TUNERTuning system : Frequency-synthesized tunerChannel coverage

VHF : Channels 2–13UHF : Channels 14–69CATV : 113 Channels

RF output : Channel 3 or 4 (switchable;preset to Channel 3 whenshipped) 75 ohms,unbalanced

TIMERClock reference : QuartzMemory backup : Lithium batteryProgram capacity : 1-year programmable timer/

8 programs

ACCESSORIESProvided accessories : RF cable,

Infrared remote control unit,Lithium battery CR2025,“AA” battery x 2,Conversion plug

Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified.E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change withoutnotice.

SPECIFICATIONS

Failure to heed the following precautions may resultin damage to the VCR, remote control or videocassette.1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures orhumidity.

... in direct sunlight.

... in a dusty environment.

... in an environment where strong magnetic fields aregenerated.

... 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 remote

control.4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the

VCR or remote control.5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATIONMoisture in the air will condense on the VCR when youmove it from a cold place to a warm place, or underextremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form onthe surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisturecondensation on the head drum will cause damage to thetape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep theVCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisturedry.

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANINGAccumulation of dirt and other particles on the video headsmay cause the playback picture to become blurred orinterrupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if suchtroubles occur.

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