JVC HR-S59OOU/591OU User manual

JVC
VIDEO CASSElTE RECORDER
HR-S59OOU/591 OU
HR-S3SOOU/391OU
HR-S5900Uh91 OU LVEE
HR-S3900W391 OU
INSTRUCTIONS
SuperVHSET
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No and
Serial No which are located on the
rear of cabinet Retain this
information for future reference
Model No.
Serial No.
LPT0503-001 A

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CAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
n
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the USN 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
A
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
. accompanying the appliance
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
This video cassette recorder should be used with AC
12OVx, 60Hz only
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT
ATTENTION:
POUR ~VITER LES CHOCS ~LECTRIQUES, INTR~DUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND
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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
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number
:HR-S5900U
HR-S591 OU
HR-S3900U
HR-S391 OU
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 cassette.
1 DO NOT place the VCR
in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or
humidity
in direct sunlight
in a dusty environment
in an environment where strong magnetic fields are
generated
on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration
2. DO NOT 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
Cemstar Development Corporation
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
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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

EN3
IMPORTANTPRODUCT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all v&rnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way
This is a safety feature
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, 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 source
indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company If your product is intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered
l Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface
l 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 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,
ANSVNFPA 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 power-line 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, ANWNFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEADINWIRE
(NECSECTION810-21)
-\
ER~UNDCLAMPS
POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECART250 PARTH)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
l 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
l Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product
l Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
any mounting of the product
l 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,
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 manufacturer
of this product as they may cause hazards
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth
for cleaning
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat
SERVICING
1. Servicing
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked
change in performance and you are unable to restore normal
operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating
instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product
c If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d If the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation
e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way
f When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service
3. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or 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 USETHISINSTRUCTION
MANUAL
l The Index on pages 60 - 64 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
l The 1[1 mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information
l Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section
l The illustrations used in this instructioa manual is of
HR-S5900U/5910U, unless mentioned otherwise
BEFOREYOU INSTALLYOUR NEW
VCR.. .
... please read the sections/literature listed below.
l “CAUTIONS” on page 2
0 “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the
previous page

CONTENTS EN5
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Basic Connections .................................. 6
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Plug & Play Setting ................................ 8
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
language Setting ................................... i
Clock Setting ........................................ 10
Preparations 10
Setting clock semiautomatically
- Semiauto Clock Set 11
Setting clock manually
-Manual Clock Set 12
Tuner Setting ....................................... 13
Setting channels automatically
- Auto Channel Set 13
Setting channels manually
-Manual Channel Set 14
Cable Box Control Setting .................... 15
Installing Controller 15
Setting cable box output channel & brand 16
DBS Receiver Control Setting ................ 18
Installing Controller 18
Setting DBS receiver output channel & brand 19
BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 21
Basic Playback .................................... 21
To stop playback 21
To rewind the tape 21
To fast-forward the tape 21
To eject the tape 21
To turn off the VCR 21
Basic Playback Features ...................... 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 beginning of recordings
- Index Search 24
Locating beginning of timer recordings
- Instant Review
Basic Recording ................................... ;;
To pause recording 25
To stop recording 25
To rewind the tape (when it is not running) 25
To fast-forward the tape (when it is not running) 25
To eject the tape 25
To turn off the VCR 25
Basic Recording Features ..................... 26
Changing display information 26
Specifying recording length
- Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 26
Watching one program while recording another 26
Showing on-screen display 27
Recording on VHS tapes with S-VHS quality
- Super VHS ET 27
SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK 28
Special Effect Playback ........................ 28
Locating particular scene rapidly
- 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
TIMER RECORDING 30
VCR Plus+@ Timer Programing .............. 30
Changing VCR Plus+@’ Setting ................ 32
Express Timer Programing ................... 34
24HR Quick Programing ...................... 36
Checking program settings 37
Canceling or changing program settings 37
When programs overlap each other 38
OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS 39
Useful Function Settings ....................... 39
Satellite Auto Recording ....................... 44
Child lock ............................................ 45
EDITING 46
Edit From Camcorder ........................... 46
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 48
Audio Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU) ........... 49
Insert Editing and AV Dubbing
(ONLY FOR HR-S5900U/591 OU) ........... 50
MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL 52
TV Brand Setting .................................. 52
Cable Box Brand Setting ...................... 53
DBS Receiver Brand Setting .................. 54
Changing Remote Control Code ............ 55
TROUBLESHOOTING 56
Questions and answers 59
INDEX 60
List of terms 60
Front panel (HR-S5900U/591 OU) 61
Front panel (HR-S3900U/391 OU) 61
Front display panel 62
Rear panel 63
On-screen display 63
Remote 64
SPECIFICATIONS 65
FOR SERVICING (Only in U.S.A.) 66
WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) 67

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/NSTAf.f./NG YOUR NEW VCR
Basic Connections
Back of VCR
Antenna or cable
ANTENNA IN
(Antenna or cable input)
Flat feeder
Matching transformer
VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (not supplied)
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S VIDEO OUT
To S-video input
connector 1
AC Outlet
connectors
5 ohm terminal
TV
TV OUT

FN 7
Checkcontents
Make sure the package contains all of the
accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS”
(= pg 65)
SituateVCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface
ConnectVCRto TV
The following connections are required
lpi-Gag
0 Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV
@Connect the TV antenna cable to the
ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR
@Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV
OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the
TV’s antenna input terminal
1AV Connection 1(improves picture quality during
tape playback )
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input
connectors
0 Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration
@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
1S-video Connection 1(allows you to make the
most of the S-VHS picture performance )
If your TV is equipped with an S-video input
connector
@Perform “RF Connection” and “AV
Connection” above
@Connect an S-video cable between the S VIDEO
OUT connector on the rear of the VCR and the
S-video input connector on the TV
ConnectVCRto powersource
Connect the AC power plug to an AC outlet
l 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 (m 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 )
SetVCRchannel
Press POWER to turn off the VCR and oress STOP/
EJECT ( n /L ) on the front panel for more than
5 seconds “3CH” appears on the display panel
Press CH + and -on the Remote to select “3CH” or
“4CH” for only RF connection, “-CH” (OFF) for RF
and AV connection, then press OK
l The VCR channel is preset to 3CH
Set to 4CH if 3CH is used for broadcasting in your
area (To view the picture from this VCR through
this channel, select the same channel on the TV
with the VCR channel setting on the VCR )
l You can now perform basic playback
(CB pg 21) or basic recording (~s7 pg 25)
NOTES:
l The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF
connection
l Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR
to your TV you must also connect it using the RF cable This
will ensure that you can record one show while watching
another (w pg 26)
l For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the
Index ( w pg 63)

INITIAL SETTINGS
Plug & Play
Setting
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
ATTENTION
l If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set
the clock and tuner channels separately (m pg 10 - 14)
l It takes several minutes for the VCR to complete the Plug
& Play setting
l Do not press any buttons on the front panel or on the
Remote while Plug & Play is in progress
This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels
automatically when AC power cord is first connected to
an AC outlet The antenna cable must be connected for
the Plug & Play setting
The time and date can be set automatically by the clock
setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV
broadcast channels We call this TV channel the “host
channel” and it is a PBS channel in your area
0
PerformPlug81Playsetup
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (= pg.
6). Then connect the AC power cord to an ‘A’c
outlet. Do not turn on the VCR.
The clock and tuner channels will be set
automatically
NOTES:
l Auto Clock Set is performed first
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto
Clock Set
l 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
l When Plug & Play setting has been complete
successfully, the correct clock time is displayed If you
perform Plug & Play setting successfully, there is no
need to perform the clock (w pg 10) and tuner (D pg
13) settings I( however, you want to add or delete
channels, refer to Manual Channel Set on page 14
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks
During Auto Channel Set Plug & Play Completed
The channel 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 & Play setting failed”
below.
INFORMATION
l 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 1l:OO 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” j(r
l If the memory backup fails, because a power outage occurs or because the AC power cord is unplugged, Plug & Play will be
performed when power is restored to the VCR
l 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 & Play setting failed
l 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 (= pg 11) or
Manual Clock Set (IG pg 12) procedure
l If II- -:- -” 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
& Play setting will be automatically reactivated
If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected correctly, perform Manual Clock Set (~t7 pg 12)
and Auto Channel Set or Manual Channel Set (n? pg 13 or 14)

EN 9
language
Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV
This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus
and some messages (excluding the on-screen display
superimposed on the TV screen) - in English, Spanish
or French
Select the desired language using the following procedure
The default setting is “ENGLISH”
AccessMain Menuscreen
Press MENU
AccessInitial Setscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
Selectlanguage
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“LANGUAGE”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS D repeatedly until
the desired language is
selected
CABLEBOXSET
DBSRECEIVERSET
01
Returnto normal screen
Press MENU

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Clock Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set
correctly by the Plug & 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 q
after preparation steps below are finished
If you use a cable box, set the clock manually (m pg 12)
Preparations
- 0
- 0
AccessMain Menuscreen
Press MENU
AccessInitial Setscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“INITIAL SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS D
Selectclockset
Press SHUTTLE PLUS f INITIAL SET
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CLOCK SET”, then
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUS D
GUIDECHAWNELSET
CABLEGOXSET
. “CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY”
appears on the screen for about 5 seconds, then
the Clock Set screen appears

EN 11
Setting clock semiautomatically
- Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D S T /time zone
setting manually
First follow steps 0 to q on page 10, then go to the
following steps
to move the highlight
bar to “AUTO CLOCK”,
then press SHUTTLE
PLUS AV so that “ON”
is selected
Then; \
To select the host
channel -go to step q
q
1
SetAutoClockto ON
Press SHUTTLE PLUS D ’
CLOCKSET 1
To select the D S T mode - go to step q
To select the time zone - go to step q
NOTE:
The time set previous/y will be erased when “AUTO
CLOCK”, “HOST CH”, “D S Tn or “TIME ZONE”
setting is changed
q
Selecthostchannel
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS
channel number
Press SHUTTLE PLUS D to move the highlight bar
to “HOST CH”, then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV
until “AUTO” or the desired PBS channel number
is selected
q
Select D.S.T.mode
0
You have three choices:
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data
q
:
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
Press SHUTTLE PLUS D to move the highlight bar
to “D S T “, then press SHUTTLE PLUS AV
repeatedly until the desired setting is selected
Selecttime zone
You can select the time zone automatically or
manually
Press SHUTTLE PLUS D to move the highlight bar
to “TIME ZONE”, press SHUTTLE PLUS AV
repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired time zone
is selected
* 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
on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the
clock is adjusted to 1:OO AM
Each time you press the button, the time zone
changes as follows:
+ AUTO + ATLANTIC - EASTERN
--t CENTRAL -t MOUNTAIN + PACIFIC
+ ALASKA + HAWAII --t (back to the beginning)
NOTE:
/fan incorrect clock time is displayed by the Plug &
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 m
be sure to select the correct time zone manually
Returnto normalscreen
Press MENU
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set
clock is being set The current clock time will appear
automatically when the clock setting is complete

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
-m-o1
-El-o
Settingclockmanually
- Manual Clock Set
First follow steps 0 to H on page 10, then go to the
following steps
01
Settime
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV until the desired
time appears, then press
OK or SHUTTLE PLUS
D
l Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the time
in 30-minute intervals
l When the time is entered manually, “AUTO
CLOCK” is automatically set to “OFF”, and
“HOST CH” and “TIME ZONE” disappear
Setdate
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired date
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS D
l Holding SHUTTLE PLUS AV changes the date
in 1 s-day intervals
Setyear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV until the desired year
appears, then press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS D twice
Select D.S.T.mode
You can select either “ON” or “OFF”
ON- Adjustment will be made by the built-in
clock itself
OFF- Select when Daylight Saving Time does
not apply to you
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to select the desired
setting
Startclock
Press MENU and normal screen appears
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS D repeatedly until the item
you want to change blinks, then press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV

EN 13
Tuner Setting
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV
Setting channels
CWtOmCdtiCdy -Auto Channel Set
Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug & Play setting If you want to add
or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set (KF pg 14)
0
AccessMain Menuscreen
Press MENU
AccessTunerSetscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS ( MAIN MENU ‘I
AV to move the
FUNCTION SET
highlight bar (arrow) to
“TUNER SET”, then v
press OK or SHUTTLE
PLUSD
PerformAutoChannelSet
You can automatically
set the receivable
channels in your area in
the order of their
frequencies
MANUAL CHANNELSET
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
AV to move the
. . . .. * .
hlghltght bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CHANNEL
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
NOTES:
l When Auto Channel Set is complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on screen
l If the scan was unsuccessful, “SCAN COMPLETED-
NO SIGNAL” appears on screen Check the
connections and start again
Returnto normalscreen
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

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
AccessTunerSetscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “TUNER SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
AccessManualChannelSetscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS ( TUNER SET I
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
BAND CATV
AUTO CHANNELSET
“MANUAL CHANNEL -
SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
orskip desiredchannels
- I
q
_I
q
Setting channels manually
- Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the
channels you do not want manually
0 Press the Number
keys to input a
channel number you
want to add
Q Press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D to
set to “ADD”
Q Repeat 0 and @ to
add other channels
1To skip channels 1
0 Press the Number keys or SHUTTLE PLUS AV
to input a channel number you want to skip
@Press OK or SHUTTLE PLUS D to set to “SKIP”
@ Repeat 0 and Q to skip other channels
Returnto normal screen
Press MENU
0
AccessMain Menuscreen
Press MENU

Cable Box
Control
Setting
Suggested location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR Attach the VCR’s
Controller to the tot of the VCR with the Controller’s
transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote
sensor
ATTENTION:
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so its
signal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box and
DBS receiver
Cable box
RF output
Controller
Transmitter
To
ANTENNA IN
Your VCR A
(suggested
locations)
To
Audio/Video
output
To
AUDIO/
VIDFO IN
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+ (RY pg 30), Express
timer programing (GY pg 34) or 24HR quick programing
(= pg 36)
NOTE:
The Controller is not supplied with this unit It can be requested
by mailing in the completed/VC Cable Mouse Certificate that is
included with the accessory package
Installing Controller
0
SituateController
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
facing the cable box’s remote sensor
l Make sure the path between the Controller and
the cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked
AttachController
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller
Connectcableboxto VCR
l if your cable box does 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
l If your cable box has audio/video output
connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the
AUDlOn/lDEO 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
0 1
ConnectControllerto 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
0 The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box
This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s
Remote
l 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 53 To set up the Controller, go to
page 16

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV
Setting cable box output
channel & brand
After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and
its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly
0
Turnon cablebox
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your
cable box
AccessMain MenuscreenonVCR
Press MENU
AccessInitial Setscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“CABLE BOX SET”,
then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
INITIAL SET
AccessCableBoxSetscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
I
CLOCKSET
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
GUIDECHANNELSET
Selectcable boxoutputchannel
Your selection depends
on how your cable box
is connected to your
VCR
l If your cable box is
connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
terminal on the rear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
the channel number representing the cable
box’s output (CH2 - CH9) appears on the
screen
l If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“ON F-l (FRONT)” appears on the screen
l If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“ON L-l (REAR)” appears on the screen
l If you do not use a cable box
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen

EN 17
AccessCableBoxBrandSet screen
Press OK
Entercableboxbrand
Press the appropriate
Number keys to enter
then press OK
l If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is clbmilete
Press OK and “CABLE
BOX CONTROL IS
ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal
screen
DIDYOURCABLEBOX
:---*
l If the cable box’s channel does not change to 9
@I Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”
@ Press OK
@I Repeat step q until the cable box’s channel
changes to 9 by entering another code
@I If the channel does not change after going
through all the code numbers listed for your
model of cable box, then try all the other
numbers between 1 and 25
If the 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 q , 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
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
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
CC 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
SAMSUNC 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 1,17
UNIVERSAL 16, 17, 25
VIDEOWAY 3, 9, 22
ZENITH 3,9, 22
NOTES:
l The Controller may not work with all types of cable box
l If your cable box does not respond to any code between I
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 the
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
l The VCR can on/y change the cable box channel through the
Controller during timer recording
l 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
l If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power
failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again
l For customers in U S A : If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact JVC toll free at l-800-537-5722

18
EN
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
DBS Receiver
Control Setting
Suggestedlocation
Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top
of the VCR Attach the VCR’s Controller to the top of the
VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor
ATTENTION:
The Controller can also control a cable box If both a DBS
receiver and a cable box are used, position the Controller so its
signal reaches the remote sensors on both the DBS receiver and
cable box
DBS receiver
locations)
DBS receiver
or
Your VCR A
To
Audio/Video
output
&DlO,
v/IDE0 IN
The following procedure is required if you receive satellite
channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite)
receiver The Controller allows the VCR to automatically
switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording
NOTES:
l 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
l The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver
channels using the Controller when the VCR has been
programed using Express timer programing (07 pg 34) or
24HR quick programing (w pg 36)
Because satellite programing does not use P/u-Code, the
Controller cannot change the DBS receiver channels during
VCR Plus+ timer recording
l If a cable box is also used, it is recommended that you connect
the DBS receiver to your VCR’s audio/video input connectors
and the cable box to your VCR’s antenna input terminal
Installing Controller
0
SituateController
Place the Controller so that its transmitter is
facing the DBS receiver’s remote sensor
l Make sure the path between the Controller and
the DBS receiver’s remote sensor is not
blocked
AttachController
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on
the back of the Controller
ConnectDBSreceiverto VCR
l If your DBS receiver does not have audio/
video output connectors
Connect the RF output terminal on the DBS
receiver to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
rear of your VCR
l If your DBS receiver 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 DBS receiver R
NOTE:
When connecting your DBS receiver, refer to its
instruction manual
0 I
ConnectControllerto VCR
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
l The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your DBS receiver This eliminates the need for a separate DBS receiver’s Remote
l 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 54 To set up the Controller, go to page 19

EN 19
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR
channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode) on the TV
Setting DBS receiver output
channel & brand
After installation, set the DBS receiver’s output channel
and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot
work correctly
0
TurnonDBSreceiver
Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or
AccessMain MenuscreenonVCR
Press MENU
AccessInitial Setscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the highlight
bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
01
AccessDBSReceiverSetscreen
Press SHUTTLE PLUS
INITIAL SET
AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“DBS RECEIVER SET”,
then press OK or
SHUTTLE PLUS D
i
Select DBSreceiveroutputchannel
Your selection depends
on how your DBS
receiver is connected to
your VCR
0 If your DBS receiver
is connected to your
VCR’s ANTENNA IN
terminal on the rear
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
the channel number representing the DBS
receiver’s output (CH3 or CH4) appears on the
screen
l If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the front panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“ON F-l (FRONT)” appears on the screen
l If your DBS receiver is connected to your VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“ON L-l (REAR)” appears on the screen
l If you do not use a DBS receiver
Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV on the Remote until
“OFF” appears on the screen
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE *
205 on your DBS receiver

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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
AccessDBSReceiverBrandSetscreen
Press OK
EnterDBSReceiver’sbrand
following list, then I I
press OK
The program curt ently
received through the
DBS receiver appears
for about 10 seconds
l If the DBS receiver’s channel changes to the
channel listed below for your brand, setting is
complete JVC + 100
ECHOSTAR + 100
PRIMESTAR -t 55
SONY + 205
RCA + 205
Press OK and “DBS
RECEIVER CONTROL
IS ON” appears on the
screen for about 5
seconds, then it
returns to the normal
screen
l If the DBS receiver’s
channel does not change as shown above
@ Press SHUTTLE PLUS AV to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to “NO”
@I Press OK
@I Re-enter the correct code
NOTES: Et
l The Controller may not work with all types of DBS receiver
l If your DBS receiver does not respond to the code, you
i
P
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
l The VCR can on/y change the satellite channel through the
Controller during timer recording
l 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
l For customers in U S A : If you are unable to set the
Controller, contact /VC toil free at 1-800-537-5722