JVC HR-S7300U User manual

HR-S7300U
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
INSTRUCTIONS
PU30425-1827
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions
contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.
CAUTIONS
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
120V`, 60Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use
any other power source.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Failure to heed the following precautions may result in
damage to the VCR, remote control 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 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 CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensa-
tion may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few
hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.
**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING
Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads
may cause the playback picture to become blurred or inter-
rupted. Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such
troubles occur.
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.
nCassettes 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".
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void
user's authority to operate the equipment.
VCR Plus+C3and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+C3system is manufactured under licence from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSSTM is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured
to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in
safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation,
use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your
product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please
read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate
this product and keep this booklet for future reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, 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.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA
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ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 
810-20)
GROUNDING 
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
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.

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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 have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
●All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of
Contents on page 5. Use this when searching for information
on a specific procedure or feature.
●The Index on pages 63–65 lists frequently-used terms, and
the number of the first 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 control.
●The Zmark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW
VCR . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
●”Cautions” on page 2
●”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages
USE
1. Accessories
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or
deep-pile carpets.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and
cart combination to overturn.
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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)

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CONTENTS
TIMER RECORDING 39
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ............... 39
VCR Plus+ Timer Programming............ 40
On-Screen Timer Programming ........... 42
Check And Cancel Programs .......................... 44
Auto Timer ......................................................45
EDITING 46
Edit From A Camcorder ....................... 46
Edit To Or From Another VCR ............... 48
Assemble Editing .................................49
Insert Editing .......................................50
Random Assemble Editing ................... 52
Audio Dubbing ....................................54
SPECIAL FEATURES 55
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ..................... 55
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control.......... 56
DSS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ..... 57
Control Two JVC VCRs ................................... 57
TROUBLESHOOTING 58
Power .................................................58
Tape Transport .....................................58
Playback .............................................58
Recording ............................................59
Timer Recording................................... 59
Other Problems....................................60
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 61
Playback .............................................61
Recording ............................................61
Timer Recording................................... 61
SPECIFICATIONS 62
INDEX 63
List Of Terms ........................................63
Front View........................................... 64
Rear View ...........................................64
Front Display Panel ..............................65
Remote Control ....................................65
FOR SERVICING 66
WARRANTY 67
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 6
Connections ...........................................6
Basic Connections ............................................ 6
S-VIDEO Connection ....................................... 7
INITIAL SETTINGS 8
Clock .....................................................8
Advanced Auto Clock Set ................................. 8
Clock Setting .....................................................9
Preparation .......................................................9
Semi-Auto .......................................................10
Manual ........................................................... 11
Auto................................................................ 11
Language ............................................12
Tuner ...................................................13
Set Receivable Channels ................................ 13
Add Or Delete A Channel .............................. 15
Cable Box Control ................................16
Situate And Connect Controller ...................... 16
Set Cable Box Output Channel ....................... 17
Set Cable Box Brand....................................... 18
VCR Plus+ Setup ..................................20
SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING 23
Simple Playback ..................................23
Simple Recording .................................24
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES 25
Playback .............................................25
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback ........... 25
Slow Motion/Reverse Slow Motion ................. 25
Variable-Speed Search/Reverse Motion
Playback .........................................................26
High-Speed Search ......................................... 26
Manual Tracking............................................. 27
Skip Search .....................................................27
Repeat Playback............................................. 27
Dynamic Contrast .......................................... 28
Video Stabilizer ...............................................28
Select The Soundtrack .................................... 29
Superimpose ...................................................30
Index Search ...................................................31
Manual Index Mark/Erase ............................... 31
Instant ReView ................................................32
Counter Reset .................................................. 32
Counter Memory ............................................ 32
Next-Function Memory .................................. 33
AV COMPU LINK Playback............................ 33
Recording ............................................35
Record One Program While
Watching Another .......................................... 35
Display Elapsed Recording Time..................... 35
S-VHS (Super VHS) and VHS .......................... 35
Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program)........ 36
To Record SAP Programs ................................ 36
Hi-Fi Audio Recording Level Control .............. 37
Display Tape Remaining Time ........................ 38

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
Connections
Antenna or Cable
Flat Feeder
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
Basic Connections
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” (Zpg. 62).
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 of
TV 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 ANTENNA
IN jack on the rear of the VCR.
c– Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT
jack on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna
terminal. Set TV on CH3 or CH4 corresponding to the
CH3 – CH4 switch setting on the back of the VCR.
AV Connection
● To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a– Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in
the illustration.
b– Connect an Audio/Video Cable between the AUDIO
OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR
and the AV IN jacks on the TV. Set your TV in video
input mode or A/V input mode. Refer to the TV
Instruction Manual.
If you have a TV with S-VIDEO input terminals, see "S-
VIDEO Connection" on page 7.
CONNECT VCR TO
POWER SOURCE
4
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
●The clock will automatically be set when the antenna
is connected and when the AC is first connected to
the VCR (Zpg. 8).
FINAL PREPARATION FOR
USE
5
Select the VCR channel (3 or 4) by setting the switch
on the rear of the VCR as shown in the illustration.
Turn on the power to the TV. You are now able to perform
simple playback (Zpg. 23) and recording (Zpg. 24).
(If 'Auto' is displayed on the front display panel, the
clock is being set automatically. Wait for the time to be
displayed before powering on the VCR.)
Coaxial Cable
AC Power
Cord
Back of VCR
AC
Outlet
Video Cable
(supplied)
Audio Cable
(supplied)
TV
OUT
ANTENNA-
IN (Antenna
or Cable
input)
RF Cable
(supplied)
75 ohm terminal
TV
Back of VCR
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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 the
TV to correspond to the CH3–CH4 switch on the back of the
VCR.
● If RF connection to TV is used, when switching from VIDEO to TV
mode and from TV to VIDEO it may be necessary to issue a CH
UP and then CH DOWN on TV to obtain a good quality picture.
● Even if your TV has AV input terminals, you must connect it
to the VCR using an RF cable in order to record one show
while watching another ( Z pg. 35).
● For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the
Index (REAR VIEW Z pg. 64).

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TV OUT
NOTES:
nTo make the most of Super VHS picture performance, we
recommend you use the S-VIDEO connection.
nTo operate the VCR with your TV using the S VIDEO connec-
tion, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's remote
control.
You can also use the TV/VIDEO button on the VCR's remote
control to set your TV to the AV mode. (Z pg. 55)
S-VIDEO Connection
CONNECT VCR TO TV
a– Perform both RF connection and AV connection as
described in step 3 of "Basic Connections" (Zpg. 6).
b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT
jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on
the TV.
Coaxial Cable
Flat Feeder
Antenna or Cable
Matching Transformer
(Not supplied)
Back of VCR
AC Outlet Video Cable
(supplied)
Audio Cable
(supplied) S-Video Cable
(supplied)
S VIDEO IN
75 ohm terminal
TV
S VIDEO
OUT
ANTENNA-IN
(Antenna or Cable input)
AC Power Cord
RF Cable
(supplied)

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INITIAL SETTINGS
Clock
ATTENTION CABLE BOX SUBSCRIBERS
If you perform the Advanced Auto Clock Set procedure . . .
●Select the PBS channel on your cable box before plugging
your VCR’s power plug into the AC outlet. (If you have
more than one PBS channel, you may have to select an
alternative PBS channel if Advanced Auto Clock Set is not
successful.)
●If there is no PBS channel in your area, perform the
Manual Clock Set procedure (Zpg. 11).
●For automatic clock adjustment to take place the VCR's
power must be off and the cable box must be set to the
PBS channel at clock adjustment times.
●If you perform Advanced Auto Clock Set successfully,
D.S.T. will be set to “AUTO”. At the D.S.T. adjustment time
(Zpg. 11), your VCR's power must be off and your cable
box must be set to the host PBS channel in your area for the
D.S.T. adjustment to take place. If the clock is not set
correctly, change the D.S.T. setting to “ON” or “OFF. See
step 9of Semi-Auto procedure (Zpg. 10) or step 6of
Manual procedure (Zpg. 11).
Advanced Auto Clock Set
The time and date can be set automatically from clock setting data
that is transmitted by one of the regular TV broadcast channels.
We call this TV channel the "Host Channel" and it is a PBS channel
in your area. With the antenna cable connected, your VCR can
automatically set the clock when the power plug is first
connected to an AC outlet.
The Advanced Auto Clock Set function scans all the channels
received by your VCR to find the Host Channel and then sets
the clock.
*Don’t turn the power on until the time (or “- - : - - ”) appears on
the front display panel.
Before the clock is set, AUTO appears on the display.
After setting, the current time appears (in hours and minutes).
The Advanced Auto Clock Set function will normally set the
clock correctly. However, if an incorrect time is displayed on
the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting
data of a PBS channel from an adjacent time zone, or an
incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case,
perform the Semi-Auto (Zpg. 10) or Manual (Zpg. 11) clock
setting procedure.
If "AUTO CLOCK SET" or "SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET" is selected
at the Override Auto Clock Set screen on page 10, the clock
will be adjusted automatically by the Host PBS every hour on
the hour (except for 11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00
AM) by the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This
automatic clock adjustment can only be performed when the
VCR’s power is turned off. The clock will be adjusted on the
hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not on the actual
real time.) The default setting is "AUTO CLOCK SET".
If “- - : - - ” appears on the display, your antenna cable may not
be connected to the VCR, there may not be a Host PBS signal
available in your area, or your cable box may not be set to the
PBS channel. If the antenna connection or cable box setting is
incorrect, connect the antenna cable to the VCR or select the
correct cable channel. Then power on and power off the VCR,
the Advanced Auto Clock Set mode will be automatically
reactivated and "Auto" will be displayed on the VCR's front
panel. If everything is connected and set correctly, but Ad-
vanced Auto Clock Set is not performed, perform the Manual
Clock Set procedure (Zpg. 11).
NOTE:
If, due to a power outage or other event, the memory backup
fails, Advanced Auto Clock Set is performed when power is
restored to the VCR.
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Clock Setting
Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly
by Advanced Auto Clock Set. Access the Override Auto Clock
Set screen to choose the Auto, Semi-Auto or Manual clock
setting procedure. Each procedure starts from step 5. *Auto
need only be selected if Semi-Auto or Manual had previously
been selected.
Preparation
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up
the Main Menu screen.
●You can change the on-screen display language to
Spanish, French, and back to English.
If necessary, see "Language" on page 12.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“CUSTOM SET” by
pressing SET +/–, then
press SELECT.
ACCESS CLOCK SET MODE
SELECT SCREEN
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Place the arrow at the
Custom Set screen next to
“OVERRIDE AUTO
CLOCK SET” by pressing
SET +/–. Then press
SELECT.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CUSTOM SET
=OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
CABLE BOX SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto
Clock Set screen, place the
arrow next to “SEMI-
AUTO CLOCK SET” by
pressing SET +/–, then
press SELECT.
ACCESS SELECT SCREENS
6
At the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen, place the
arrow next to the desired
mode by pressing SET +/–,
then press SELECT.
To select the Host Channel
— step 7
To select the Time Zone
— step 8
To select the D.S.T. mode — step 9
SELECT HOST CHANNEL
7
You can either select
“AUTO”, or enter a PBS
channel number. For
automatic channel
selection, simply press
MENU. To manually select
the PBS channel, press the
appropriate DIGIT key or
SET +/– to cycle through
the channel numbers (hold button down to speed
through numbers) and stop when the desired number
appears. Press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set
screen reappears.
NOTES:
● For cable box users: Select "AUTO" or the channel
on your VCR that receives the cable box channels,
and set the cable box to the PBS channel.
● There are some PBS channels that do not transmit
clock setting data.
SELECT TIME ZONE
8
You can either select
“AUTO”, or select the
correct zone. If you
selected "AUTO" in step 7
and if you live near the
boundary of an adjacent
time zone, or receive
cable TV channels, a PBS
channel from a different
time zone may become
your host channel. Therefore, in this case make sure to
manually select the correct time zone. Place the arrow
next to your choice by pressing SET +/–, then press
MENU to return to the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen.
Semi-Auto
OVERRIDE AUTO CLOCK SET
AUTO CLOCK SET
=SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL CLOCK SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TIME ZONE SELECT
=AUTO MOUNTAIN
ATLANTIC PACIFIC
EASTERN ALASKA
CENTRAL HAWAII
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SEMI-AUTO CLOCK SET
=HOST CHANNEL SELECT
TIME ZONE SELECT
D.S.T. SELECT
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
HOST CHANNEL SELECT
(CATV)
CH AUTO
PRESS (SET+/–) TO SELECT
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
SELECT
DIGIT MENU
SELECT
SET
SET

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SELECT D.S.T. MODE
9
You have three choices:
a–Select “AUTO” and the
adjustment to your VCR’s
clock will be made
according to the incoming
signal from the host
channel.
b–Select “ON” and the
adjustment will be made
based on the clock itself.
c–Select “OFF” if Daylight Saving Time doesn’t apply to
you.
Place the arrow next to your choice by pressing SET +/–,
then press MENU and the Semi-Auto Clock Set screen
reappears.
D.S.T. SELECT
=AUTO
ON
OFF
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
IMPORTANT
After setting the Semi-Auto clock set, make sure that the VCR
is off before the next hour so that the clock can be adjusted.
(The clock is automatically adjusted on the hour except at
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM.)
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen (Zpg. 10), place
the arrow next to “MANUAL CLOCK SET” by pressing
SET +/–, then press SELECT.
SET DATE, TIME AND D.S.T.
6
The Manual Clock Set
screen is displayed and the
first setting that can be set
begins blinking.
Press SET +/– to set the
month, then press SELECT.
The day display begins
blinking. Repeat the
procedure to set the day,
year, hour (including AM/PM), minutes and D.S.T.
(Daylight Saving Time).
●As for the D.S.T. setting
a–Set to "ON" and the adjustment will be made based
on VCR's clock.
b–Set to "OFF" if D.S.T. doesn't apply to you.
When you’re finished with this set-up procedure, press
MENU to start the clock.
MAKE CORRECTIONS
7
To change any of the settings, press SELECT until the
item you want to change blinks, then set as in step 6.
MANUAL CLOCK SET
DATE 1/ 1/96 MON
TIME – – : – – AM
D.S.T. ON
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Manual
**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 1:00 AM.
SELECT MODE
5
At the Override Auto Clock Set screen, place the arrow
next to "AUTO CLOCK SET" by pressing SET +/–, then
power off the VCR. Do not power it on again until the
clock has been adjusted. The clock is automatically
adjusted on the hour except at 11:00 PM, midnight,
1:00 AM and 2:00 AM. (The clock will be adjusted on
the hour based on the time displayed on the VCR, not
on the actual real time.)
Auto
MENU
SELECT
DIGIT MENU
SELECT
SET
SET

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Language This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in
English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed
on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this
procedure. The default setting is "ENGLISH".
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS ON-SCREEN
MENU
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary to bring up the
Main Menu screen.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
3
At the Main Menu screen,
place the arrow next to
“CUSTOM SET” by
pressing SET +/–, then
press SELECT.
ACCESS LANGUAGE
SELECT SCREEN
4
The messages are preset to
appear in English. If you want
to see them in Spanish or
French, place the arrow next
to “LANGUAGE SELECT” by
pressing SET +/–, then press
SELECT.
SELECT LANGUAGE
5
At the Language Select
screen, place the arrow
next to the desired
language by pressing SET
+/–, then press MENU as
many times as necessary to
return to the normal
screen.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
=LANGUAGE SELECT
CABLE BOX SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
LANGUAGE SELECT
=ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
POWER
MENU
SELECT
POWER
MENU
SET
SET

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Tuner Set Receivable Channels
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
3
Place the arrow next to
"TUNER SET" by pressing
SET +/–, then press
SELECT.
ACCESS BAND SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to
"BAND" by pressing
SET +/–, then press
SELECT.
SET FREQUENCY BAND
5
If you receive your TV
channels from an external
antenna, select "TV". If
you receive your TV
channels from a cable TV
system, select "CATV".
Place the arrow next to
your choice by pressing
SET +/–, then press MENU
to return to the Tuner Set screen.
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
=TUNER SET
CUSTOM SET
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
BAND
TV
=CATV
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
TUNER SET
=BAND
AFC
AUTO CHANNEL SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL SET
GUIDE CHANNEL MAP
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
POWER
MENU
SELECT
POWER
MENU
SELECT
SET
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PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL
SET
6
Place the arrow next to
"AUTO CHANNEL SET" by
pressing SET +/–, then
press SELECT. Receivable
channels in your area are
automatically assigned to
the CH +/– buttons, and
non-receivable channels
are 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 band
setting and connections and start again.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
7
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AUTO CHANNEL SET
(TV)
CH 2 ADD
SCANNING ...
PRESS (MENU) TO END
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
MENU
SELECT
MENU
SELECT
SET
SET

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Add Or Delete A Channel
ACCESS TUNER SET
SCREEN
1
Access by performing steps 2and 3of the Tuner
procedure on page 13.
●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 SET +/–, then
press SELECT.
MAKE SELECTION
3
Place the arrow next to
"SPCL" by pressing SET +/–,
then press MENU to return
to the Tuner Set screen.
●AFC set to SPCL (special)
is necessary for turning
on certain CATV
systems.
ACCESS MANUAL
CHANNEL SET SCREEN
4
Place the arrow next to "MANUAL CHANNEL SET" by
pressing SET +/–, then press SELECT.
STORE OR SKIP DESIRED
CHANNEL
5
Input the channel number
using the DIGIT keys or by
pressing SET +/–, then press
ADD to add or SKIP to
delete. Repeat for each
channel you want to store
or skip.
RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
6
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
AFC
NORM
=SPCL
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MENU
SELECT
DIGIT MENU
ADD
SELECT
SET
SKIP
SET
MANUAL CHANNEL SET
(CATV)
CH 125 SKIP
SELECT CH NO. AND
PRESS (ADD/SKIP)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

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This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Cable Box Controller
allows the VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel
during timer-recording. The Cable Box Controller is effective for
recording shows that have been programmed using VCR Plus+
(Zpg. 40) or On-Screen Timer Programming (Zpg. 42).
Situate And Connect
Controller
Cable Box
Control
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
SITUATE CONTROLLER
1
Place the Cable Box Controller so that the path
between its transmitter and the cable box’s remote
sensor is unobstructed.
ATTACH CONTROLLER
2
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strips.
CONNECT CABLE BOX TO
VCR
3
The connection method depends on the type of cable
box you have.
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUT
connectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR. Set the VCR to channel "AU"
to use the cable box.
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANT.IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box
RF output (see page 18 also).
NOTE:
Refer to your cable box’s instruction manual during
connection.
CONNECT CONTROLLER
TO VCR
4
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
●
The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control your
Cable Box.
This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box Remote
Control Unit.
● The VCR's Cable Box 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 Control unit, refer to page 56. To set up the Cable Box
Controller go to page 17.
Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Cable
Box Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s
transmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
CABLE
BOX
Cable box
Controller
(suggested locations)
Cable box
Controller
Transmitter
Connected to
ANT. IN Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
Your VCR
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Set Cable Box Output
Channel
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
ACCESS CUSTOM SET
SCREEN
3
Press SET +/– to place the
arrow next to “CUSTOM
SET”, then press SELECT.
ACCESS CABLE BOX SET
SCREEN
4
Press SET +/– to place the
arrow next to “CABLE
BOX SET”, then press
SELECT.
ACCESS CABLE BOX
OUTPUT
SCREEN
5
Press SET +/– to place the
arrow next to “CABLE
BOX OUTPUT”, then
press SELECT.
CUSTOM SET
OVERRIDE
AUTO CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE SELECT
=CABLE BOX SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CABLE BOX SET
=CABLE BOX OUTPUT
BRAND SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
MAIN MENU
PROGRAM SET
FUNCTION SET
TUNER SET
=CUSTOM SET
R.A. EDIT
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
SELECT
MENU
POWER
POWER
SELECT
MENU
SET
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SELECT CABLE BOX
OUTPUT CHANNEL
6
Your selection depends on
how your cable box is
connected to your VCR.
If your cable box is
connected to your VCR
using an RF connection . . .
. . . press SET+/– to place
the arrow next to the
channel number representing the cable box’s output (2–
6).
If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connectors . . .
. . . press SET+/– to place the arrow next to “ON
LINE”.
RETURN TO CABLE BOX
SET SCREEN
7
Press MENU.
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=OFF
ON CH2
ON CH3
ON CH4
ON CH5
ON CH6
ON LINE
PRESS (SET+/–) FOR CHOICE
PRESS (MENU) TO END
TURN ON CABLE BOX
1
Select a channel other than channel 9 on your Cable
Box.
ACCESS BRAND SET
SCREEN
2
At the Cable Box Set
screen, press SET +/– to
place the arrow next to
“BRAND SET”, then press
SELECT.
ENTER CABLE BOX BRAND
3
Press the appropriate
DIGIT keys to enter the
Cable Box Code from the
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
on page 19, then press
ENTER.
●If the cable box’s
channel changes to 9,
setting is complete.
●If there are more than one code number listed for
your brand of cable box, repeat step 3until the cable
box’s channel changes to 9.
●If you go through all listed code numbers and the
channel doesn’t change, try all other numbers
between 1 and 69. That is because, maybe, your
cable box model is not listed.
CABLE BOX SET
CABLE BOX OUTPUT
=BRAND SET
PRESS (SELECT, SET+/–)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
Set Cable Box Brand
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
CABLE BOX BRAND
1
SELECT BRAND NO. AND
PRESS (ENTER)
PRESS (MENU) TO END
SELECT
MENU
DIGIT
ENTER
SELECT
MENU
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RETURN TO NORMAL
SCREEN
4
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
You can now set up the VCR Plus+ feature ( Zpg. 20).
CABLE BOX BRAND LIST
BRAND CODE
ARCHER 49, 52, 53, 54
CABLEVIEW 49, 53
CITIZEN 49, 53
CURTIS 9, 10, 62, 63
DIAMOND 52, 53, 54
EAGLE 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
EASTERN 51
GC BRAND 49, 53
GEMINI 8, 56
GENERAL ELECTRIC 67
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8
HAMLIN 15, 16, 17,18
JERROLD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
MACOM, HITACHI 57, 58, 59
MAGNAVOX 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 43
MOVIETIME 44, 45, 46
NSC 44, 45, 46
OAK 19, 20, 21, 30, 47, 48
PANASONIC 24, 25, 26
PHILIPS 30, 31, 32, 33, 42
PIONEER 13, 14
PULSER 49, 53
RCA 24, 25, 26
REGAL 15, 16, 17, 18, 33
REGENCY 51
SAMSUNG 8, 13, 49, 50
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 9, 10, 62, 63
SIGMA 19, 20, 21
SL MARX 8, 13, 49, 50
SPRUCER 24, 25, 26
STARGATE 8, 13, 49, 50
SYLVANIA 29
TEKNIKA 68, 69
TELECAPTION 27
TELEVIEW 8, 13, 49, 50
TEXSCAN 28, 29
TOCOM 22, 23, 64, 65, 66
UNIKA 52, 53, 54
UNIVERSAL 38, 39, 40, 41
VIDEOWAY 11, 12, 60, 61
VIDEO TECH 55
VIDTER 55
VIEWSTAR 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
ZENITH 11, 12, 60, 61
NOTES:
● Although the supplied Cable Box Controller is compatible
with many different cable box brands, it is possible that it will
not work with your cable box.
● If your cable box doesn’t respond to any code between 1 and
69, you can’t use the Controller to change cable box
channels. In this case, make sure to leave the cable box
turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the
scheduled start of timer recording.
Please contact your cable company about the possibility of
exchanging your current cable box with one that is compat-
ible with your VCR.
● The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the
Cable Box Controller during timer recording.
● If your cable box is one that can’t be operated with a remote
control (has no remote sensor), you can’t use the Cable Box
Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the
cable box turned on and tuned to the proper channel before
the scheduled start of timer recording.
● If you are unable to set the Cable Box Controller, please
contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722.
MENU
MENU

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The VCR Plus+ timer programming system eliminates the need
to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the
timer record function. Simply key in the PlusCode number for
the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings)
and the VCR’s timer is automatically programmed.
Depending on the TV or cable stations that you receive and the
channel numbers that they are received on in your area, you may
have to make certain changes in your VCR’s “Guide Channel Set”
menu to get proper results. Please read the following information
carefully to find out which tasks you need to perform.
Before VCR Plus+ setup you must have performed the following
procedures:
●Advanced Auto Clock Setting (Zpg. 8)
OR
Clock setting (Zpg. 9)
●Tuner setting (Zpg. 13)
●Tuner and cable box setting if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (Zpg. 16)
Channel Number Matching
Most TV listings have a chart indicating the “Guide Channel”
number assigned to each station for purposes of VCR Plus+
programming. Check the chart in your TV listings and see if the
Guide Channel numbers listed for the stations you receive are
the same as the channel number on which each is received by
your VCR or cable box.
**SPECIAL NOTES FOR CABLE SUBSCRIBERS**
●In many instances, cable TV stations have VCR Plus+ Guide
Channel numbers that DO NOT match the number of the
channel on which you receive the station. Check your TV
listings, or contact your cable supplier for details.
●Many normal broadcast TV stations can be viewed on cable.
Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for
details.
If the numbers match, go directly to “VCR Plus+ Timer
Programming” (Zpg. 40).
If the numbers are different, and you want to be able to timer
record programs from those stations, you have to inform the
VCR of the mismatch. Go to step 1. If you will not want to timer
record from those stations, you can go directly to “VCR Plus+
Timer Programming” (Zpg. 40).
VCR Plus+
Setup
INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
TURN ON THE VCR
1
Press POWER.
ACCESS MAIN MENU
SCREEN
2
Press MENU as many times as necessary.
POWER
MENU
POWER
MENU