JVC SR-VS30U User manual

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Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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.
LPT0680-001A
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CAUTIONS
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.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it
from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid
conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass
filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum
will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where
condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a
few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.
VCR Plus+, C and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
DSS is an official trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM
Hughes Electronics. PRIMESTAR is a registered service mark of
Primestar Partners, L.P. DISH Network is a trademark of
Echostar Communications Corporation.
●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 the S-VHS ET function, it is possible to record and
play back with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes with
this VCR.
●Cassettes marked “Mini DV” can be used with the DV deck of
this VCR. The DV deck can play back and record only NTSC
signals.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claimes of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing users only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Mini DV/S-VHS video
cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions to ensure safe use of your new
VCR.
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 120Vd,
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.
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.
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.
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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 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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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.
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 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 6 –11 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 control.
●The 墌mark signals a reference to another page for
instructions or related information.
●Operation buttons necessary for the various procedures are
clearly indicated through the use of illustrations at the
beginning of each major section.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .
. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.
●“CAUTIONS”on page 2
●“IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”on
pages 3 –4
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CONTENTS
INDEX 6
FRONT VIEW ..........................................................................6
REAR VIEW .............................................................................7
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL .........................................................8
REMOTE ..................................................................................9
How To Use ............................................................................9
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck) ...................................10
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck) .....................................11
INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR 12
Basic Connections ..................................................... 12
S-VIDEO Connection ................................................. 13
INITIAL SETTINGS 14
Plug & Play Set .......................................................... 14
Language ................................................................... 15
Clock Set ................................................................... 16
Preparations ...........................................................................16
Semiauto Clock Set ................................................................17
Manual Clock Set ..................................................................17
Tuner Set ................................................................... 18
Auto Channel Set ...................................................................18
Manual Channel Set ..............................................................19
Cable Box Control Setting ......................................... 20
Installing Controller ...............................................................20
Setting cable box's brand and channel ...................................21
DBS Receiver Control Setting .................................... 23
Installing Controller ...............................................................23
Setting DBS receiver's brand and channel ..............................24
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON VHS DECK 26
Basic Playback ........................................................... 26
Basic Recording ......................................................... 27
Playback Features ...................................................... 28
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............28
Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................28
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................28
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................28
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........29
Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................29
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................29
Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................29
Repeat Playback ....................................................................30
Index Search ..........................................................................30
Next Function Memory ..........................................................30
Manual Tracking ....................................................................31
Soundtrack Selection .............................................................31
Recording Features .................................................... 32
Record One Program While Watching Another .....................32
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) .................................................32
Elapsed Recording Time Indication ........................................33
Tape Remaining Time ............................................................33
Retake ...................................................................................34
Second Audio Recording .......................................................34
Active Video Calibration ........................................... 35
Playback ................................................................................35
Recording ..............................................................................35
PLAYBACK/RECORDING ON DV DECK 36
Basic Playback ............................................................36
Basic Recording ..........................................................37
Playback Features .......................................................38
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the VCR) .............38
Slow Motion (On the VCR) ....................................................38
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the VCR) ..............................38
Variable Speed Search (On the VCR) .....................................38
Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Playback (On the Remote) ........39
Slow Motion (On the Remote) ...............................................39
High-Speed (Turbo) Search (On the Remote) .........................39
Variable Speed Search (On the Remote) ................................39
Next Function Memory ..........................................................40
Soundtrack Selection .............................................................40
Recording Features .....................................................41
Second Audio Recording .......................................................41
Record One Program While Watching Another .....................41
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) ................................................41
Time Code .............................................................................41
TIMER RECORDING 42
VCR Plus+®Timer Programing ....................................42
Changing VCR Plus+®Setting ......................................44
Guide Channel Number Set ...................................................44
Guide Channel Number ........................................................45
Express Timer Programing ..........................................46
24HR Quick Programing ............................................48
Check, cancel and change programs .....................................50
To cancel or change a program... ..........................................50
When programs overlap each other .......................................51
EDITING 52
Tape Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...............................52
Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................52
Tape Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ................................53
Dubbing An Entire Cassette ...................................................53
Normal Dubbing (from DV to VHS) ...........................54
Normal Dubbing (from VHS to DV) ...........................55
Edit From A Camcorder ..............................................56
Edit To Or From Another VCR/PC ..............................58
Audio Dubbing ...........................................................60
VHS Audio Dubbing ..............................................................60
DV Audio Dubbing ...............................................................60
Insert Editing ..............................................................62
VHS Insert Editing ..................................................................62
DV Insert Editing (SP mode only) ...........................................62
AV Insert Editing (VHS deck only) ..........................................63
Random Assemble Editing ..........................................64
64-program Editing Memory (8 programs x 8 scenes) ............64
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 66
Remote A/B Code Switching ..................................................66
TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ............................................67
Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control .................................68
DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ...........................69
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 70
Mode Set ....................................................................70
TROUBLESHOOTING 77
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81
PLAYBACK ............................................................................81
RECORDING .........................................................................81
TIMER RECORDING .............................................................81
SPECIFICATIONS 82
INDEX 83
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INDEX
FRONT VIEW
DV IN/OUT
S-VHS
DUB
DV
DV
S-VHS
CH – / +
PUSH / TURN
24HR.
QUICK
PROGRAM
R.A.EDIT START
IN /OUT
INSERT A.DUB
STOP PLAY PAUSE
REC
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POWER
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EJECT
APOWER Button 墌pg. 15
BDV Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 36, 37
CSTOP 8Button 墌pg. 26, 27, 36, 37
DMini DV Cassette Loading Slot
EPLAY 4Button 墌pg. 26, 36
FPAUSE 9Button 墌pg. 27, 28, 37, 38
GDV Button 墌pg. 36, 37
HS-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27
IVHS Cassette Loading Slot
JRandom Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button
墌pg. 64
KRandom Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65
LVIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62
MVHS Eject (EJECT ) Button 墌pg. 26, 27
NDV IN/OUT connector (i.Link*) 墌pg. 56
* i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and
extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with
the i.Link standard.
ODubbing Direction (DV / S-VHS) Indicators
墌pg. 52, 53
PDubbing (DUB) Button 墌pg. 52, 53
Dubbing Direction ( / ) Buttons 墌pg. 52, 53
QREC 7Button 墌pg. 27, 37
RDV mode Indicators 墌pg. 36, 37
SRemote Sensor
TFront Display Panel 墌pg. 8
UVHS mode Indicators 墌pg. 26, 27
V24HR QUICK PROGRAM Button 墌pg. 48
WADVANCED JOG Dial 墌pg. 26, 36, 48
XINSERT Button 墌pg. 63
YRandom Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64
ZAudio Dubbing (A.DUB) Button 墌pg. 61
aRemote PAUSE Connector 墌pg. 56
bAUDIO Input Connectors 墌pg. 56, 60, 62
cS-VIDEO Input Connector 墌pg. 56, 62
To access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the
cover.
PULL-OPEN
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REAR VIEW
S VIDEO S VIDEO
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA OUT
VHF/UHF
VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
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AANTENNA IN Connector 墌pg. 12
BS VIDEO IN Connector 墌pg. 56, 58
CVIDEO/AUDIO IN Connectors
墌pg. 56, 58
DS VIDEO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 13, 58
EVIDEO/AUDIO OUT Connectors 墌pg. 58
FAC Power Cord 墌pg. 12
GANTENNA OUT Connector 墌pg. 12
HCABLE BOX Connector 墌pg. 20, 23
ICooling fan
●This prevents the temperature from rising inside the VCR.
Do not remove it.
●Install the VCR so as not to block the area around the fan.
●The fan may be activated even if the VCR is turned off.
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INDEX (cont.)
FRONT DISPLAY PANEL
ASymbolic Mode Indicators BTape Speed Indicators 墌pg. 27, 37
CStart Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48
Stop Time Indicator ( ) 墌pg. 48
D“Timer” Indicator 墌pg. 43, 47, 48
ETape Remaining Time Indicator (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 33
FS-VHS Indicator (VHS deck only) 墌pg. 72
G“Cassette Loaded” Mark
HCounter/Remain Display (VHS deck only)
墌pg. 33
Time Code Display (DV deck only) 墌pg. 41
Channel/Mode Display (L-1 or F-1) 墌pg. 14
Clock Display 墌pg. 14
PLAY:
FF/REW VARIABLE
SEARCH:
STILL:
SLOW:
RECORD:
RECORD PAUSE:
AUDIO DUBBING:
AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE:
INSERT:
INSERT PAUSE:
AV INSERT:
AV INSERT PAUSE:
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REMOTE AVCR/TV/CABLE/DBS Switch 墌pg. 67, 68, 69
BTV/VCR Button 墌pg. 67
CA/B Code Button 墌pg. 66
DNumber Keys 墌pg. 27, 37
EDBS Button 墌pg. 47
FCANCEL Button 墌pg. 50
Counter Reset (C.RESET) Button 墌pg. 33
GSTOP +/– Button 墌pg. 46
HSTART +/– Button 墌pg. 46
IPROG Button 墌pg. 46
JAuto Tracking pButton 墌pg. 31
SP/LP, SP/EP Button 墌pg. 27, 37
KRewind (REW 3) Button 墌pg. 26, 36
LREC 7Button 墌pg. 27, 37
MSTOP 8Button 墌pg. 26, 36
NrtButton 墌pg. 15
TV CH +/– Button 墌pg. 67
OMENU Button 墌pg. 15
POK Button 墌pg. 15
Random Assemble Edit START Button 墌pg. 65
QJOG dial 墌pg. 29, 39
RA. MONITOR Button 墌pg. 31, 40
^(TV Muting) Button 墌pg. 67
SPOWER Button 墌pg. 15
TDISPLAY Button 墌pg. 33
ENTER Button 墌pg. 67
On-Screen Display (OSD) Button 墌pg. 10, 11
UPROG CHECK Button 墌pg. 50
VDAILY (M–F) Button 墌pg. 43, 47
WWEEKLY Button 墌pg. 43, 47
XTIMER Button 墌pg. 43, 47
YAUX Button 墌pg. 56
ZDATE +/– Button 墌pg. 47
aCH +/– Button 墌pg. 27, 37
bS-VHS Button 墌pg. 26, 27
cDV Button 墌pg. 36, 37
dFast Forward (FF 5) Button 墌pg. 26, 36
ePLAY 4Button 墌pg. 26, 36
fPAUSE 9Button 墌pg. 27, 37
gweButton 墌pg. 29, 39
TV Volume (VOL) +/– Button 墌pg. 67
hRandom Assemble Edit (R.A.EDIT) Button
墌pg. 64
iRandom Assemble Edit IN/OUT Button 墌pg. 64
jJOG/SHUTTLE Button 墌pg. 29, 39
kSHUTTLE Ring 墌pg. 29, 39
Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also
be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS
switch set to TV. (墌pg. 67)
How To Use
Before use, insert two AA size batteries into the Remote with
the polarity ( and ) matched correctly as indicated on
the battery compartment or on the lid.
The Remote can operate most of your VCR’s functions, as
well as basic functions of TV sets, cable boxes and DBS
receivers.
●Point the Remote toward the remote sensor on the target
component.
●The maximum operating distance of the remote control is
about 8 m.
NOTE:
If the Remote does not work properly, remove its batteries,
wait for a few seconds, replace the batteries and then try
again.
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INDEX (cont.)
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for VHS deck)
If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/EP
CTimer Warning Display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear
the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.
DTape Position Indicator
The tape position indicator
appears on the TV screen
when you press REW (3)
or FF (5) from the Stop
mode or perform an Index
Search (墌pg. 30). The
position of “q” in relation to
“B” (beginning) or “E” (end)
shows you where you are
on the tape.
NOTE:
Depending on the type of tape being used, the tape position
indicator may not appear correctly.
EIndex number 墌pg. 30
FTape Remaining Time Indicator
GCounter Display 墌pg. 33
HAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 31
IVHS Indicator
JSAP Indicator 墌pg. 34
KStereo program Indicator 墌pg. 34
LDay/Clock Display
MChannel Position Number/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(DV ]VHS) 墌pg. 52
N“Cassette Loaded” Mark
Beginning End To recall an indication
APress DISPLAY/OSD.
●All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause
mode, remain on the screen.
BPress DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (for DV deck)
If you press DISPLAY/OSD on the Remote when “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 71), various operational
indicators appear on the TV screen.
AOperation Mode Indicators
BTape Speed SP/LP
CSound Mode Display 墌pg. 76
DTimer Warning Display
A warning appears on the TV screen to tell you that the timer-
recording is to start in 5 minutes if you’re not in the Timer
mode at that time. The warning blinks for the entire 5
minutes leading up to the start of timer recording. To clear
the display, press CANCEL on the Remote.
ERROR Indicator*
* ERROR indicator appears when you start dubbing a tape with a
copy protection signals or when Audio Dubbing or Insert Editing is
not possible depending on the condition.
ETime Code Display 墌pg. 41, 76
FAudio Mode Display 墌pg. 40
GDV Indicator
HSAP Indicator 墌pg. 41
IStereo program Indicator 墌pg. 41
JDay/Clock Display
KChannel Position Number/
Auxiliary Input Indicator (L-1 or F-1)
Dubbing Direction Indicators
(VHS ]DV) 墌pg. 53
L“Cassette Loaded” Mark
To recall an indication
APress DISPLAY/OSD.
●All indications corresponding to the current status are
displayed for 5 seconds. After that, the counter
information and RECORD/PAUSE if in the Record Pause
mode, remain on the screen.
BPress DISPLAY/OSD again to clear the display.
●The RECORD/PAUSE indication remains on the screen.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR
Basic Connections It’s essential that your VCR be properly connected.
ACheck the contents.
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 82.
BSituate the VCR.
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect the VCR to TV.
ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
BConnect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN
connector on the rear panel of the VCR.
CConnect the supplied RF cable between the
ANTENNA OUT connector on the rear panel of the
VCR and the TV’s antenna terminal.
DConnect the supplied Audio/Video cable between the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the
VCR and the Audio/Video input connectors on the TV.
●Set your TV to AV mode.
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
●To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the
S-VIDEO connection described on page 13.
DConnect the VCR to power source.
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
●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 outlet (墌pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is
displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is
powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front
display panel before turning on the VCR.)
Antenna or Cable
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial Cable
ANTENNA
IN
VIDEO
OUT
AC Outlet
RF Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
ANTENNA
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Audio/Video Cable
(supplied)
Flat Feeder
TV
AC
Power
Cord
To 75 ohm Terminal
To Audio/Video
Input Connectors
THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ANY
VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
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S-VIDEO Connection
8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input
connectors . . .
AConnect the VCR to TV.
AConnect the antenna, VCR and TV as per “Basic
Connections” (墌pg. 12).
BConnect the VCR’s S VIDEO OUT connector to the
TV’s S-VIDEO input connector.
CConnect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT connectors to the
TV’s AUDIO input connectors.
BConnect the VCR to power source.
Plug the end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
●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 outlet (墌pg. 14). (If “Auto” or “CH” is
displayed on the front display panel before the VCR is
powered on, the clock and tuner channels are being set
automatically. Wait for the time to be displayed on the front
display panel before powering on the VCR.)
NOTES:
●You can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures.
●To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO
connection, set your TV to its AV mode. You can also use the
TV/VCR button on the VCR's Remote to set your TV to the AV
mode. (墌pg. 67)
●For switching the TV’s mode, refer to the instruction manual of
your television.
Antenna or Cable
S VIDEO
OUT
Matching Transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial Cable
ANTENNA IN
AC Outlet
RF Cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
ANTENNA OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Audio/Video Cable
(supplied)
Flat Feeder
TV
S-Video
Cable
(supplied)
To S-VIDEO Input
Connector
Yellow:
Not connected
AC Power Cord
To 75 ohm Terminal
To Audio/Video
Input Connectors
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INITIAL SETTINGS
Plug & Play Set
Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set
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.
APerform Plug & Play setup.
Connect the antenna cable to the VCR (墌pg. 12). Then
connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Do not turn
on the VCR.
The clock and tuner channels will be set automatically.
NOTES:
●Auto Clock Set is performed first.
“Auto” blinks on the front display panel during Auto Clock Set.
●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.
●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 “Clock Set”
(墌pg. 16) and “Tuner Set” (墌pg. 18). If, however, you want
to add or delete channels, refer to “Manual Channel Set”
(墌pg. 19).
* If an incorrect clock time or “– –:– –” appears on the display panel, see “What to do if Plug & Play setting failed” below.
ATTENTION:
●If you use a cable box, Plug&Play will not function; set the
clock and tuner channels separately. (墌pg. 16 – 19)
●Depending on areas or reception conditions, the VCR may
not receive 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.
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INFORMATION
●If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” (墌pg. 17), the clock will be adjusted automatically by the host channel every hour (except
11:00 PM, midnight, 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM) using the incoming PBS channel clock setting data. (This automatic clock
adjustment can only be performed when the VCR is turned off. The clock will be adjusted just on these hours — on the time
displayed on the front display panel, not on the actual real time.) The default setting of “AUTO CLOCK” is “ON”. (墌pg. 17)
●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.
What to do if Plug & Play setting failed
●If an incorrect time is displayed on the front display panel, you may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an
adjacent time zone, or an incorrect PBS channel from a cable TV system. In this case, perform “Semiauto Clock Set” (墌pg. 17)
or “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 17).
●If “– –:– –” appears on the front display panel, your antenna cable may not be connected to the VCR or there may not be a Host
PBS signal available in your area. Ensure that the antenna cable is connected correctly. Then turn on and off the VCR; the Plug &
Play setting will be automatically reactivated. If Plug & Play setting is not performed though the antenna cable is connected
correctly, perform “Manual Clock Set” (墌pg. 17) and “Auto Channel Set” (墌pg. 18) or “Manual Channel Set” (墌pg. 19).
During Initial Auto Clock Set
“Auto” blinks. During Auto Channel Set The channel numbers are displayed
as they are scanned and set.
Plug&Play Completed
The current time is displayed.
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Language This VCR offers you the language choice to view menus
and some messages — in English, Spanish or French. The
default setting is “ENGLISH”.
ATurn on the VCR.
Press POWER.
BAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Initial Set screen.
DSelect the language.
EReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Clock Set Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting or if you use a cable
box.
Preparations
ATurn on the VCR.
Press POWER.
BAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Initial Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL
SET”, then press OK or e.
DAccess the Clock Set screen.
Press rt to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “CLOCK
SET”, then press OK or e.
●“CABLE BOX USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY” appears on the
screen for about 5 seconds, then the Clock Set screen appears.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
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Semiauto Clock Set
You can change the host channel/D.S.T. (Daylight Saving Time)/
time zone setting manually. First follow steps 1to 4in
“Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to the following steps.
NOTE:
The time set previously will be erased when “AUTO CLOCK”,
“HOST CH”, “D.S.T.” or “TIME ZONE” setting is changed.
ASet “Auto Clock” to “ON”.
BSelect the host channel.
You can either select “AUTO” or enter a PBS channel
number.
Press OK or eto move the highlight bar to “HOST CH”,
then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the desired
PBS channel number is selected.
NOTE:
Some PBS channels do not transmit clock setting data.
CSelect the D.S.T. mode.
Press OK or eto move the highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then
press rt repeatedly until the desired setting is selected.
AUTO: Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s clock
automatically by the incoming signal from the
host channel. Be sure to select the correct time
zone manually in step 4.
ON: Adjustment will be made by the built-in clock
itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight Saving Time does not apply
to you.
DSelect the time zone.
Press OK or eto move the highlight bar to “TIME
ZONE”, then press rt repeatedly until “AUTO” or the
desired time zone is selected. Each time you press the
button, the time zone changes as follows:
{AUTO {ATLANTIC {EASTERN {CENTRAL
{MOUNTAIN {PACIFIC {ALASKA {HAWAII
{(back to the beginning)
NOTE:
If an incorrect time is displayed by the Plug & Play function, you
may be receiving the clock setting data of a PBS channel from an
adjacent time zone or from an incorrect PBS channel from a
cable TV system. If you selected “AUTO” for the host channel in
step 2, be sure to select the correct time zone manually.
EComplete the Semiauto Clock Set.
Press MENU to return to normal screen.
Manual Clock Set
First follow steps 1to 4in “Preparations” (墌pg. 16), then go to
the following steps.
ASet time, date and year.
BSelect D.S.T. mode.
CStart clock.
Press MENU and normal screen appears.
To make corrections any time during the process
Press OK or erepeatedly until the item you want to
change blinks, then press rt.
Press OK or erepeatedly to
move the highlight bar to
“AUTO CLOCK”, then press
rt so that “ON” is selected.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock. “Auto”
will appear on the display panel while the clock is being set.
The current clock time will appear automatically when the
clock setting is complete.
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.
Press rt until the desired
time appears, then press OK
or e. Set the date and year in
the same way.
●Holding rt changes the time
in 30-minute intervals, or
changes the date in 15-day
intervals.
Press OK or eto move the
highlight bar to “D.S.T.”, then
press rt to select the
desired setting.
ON: Adjustment will be
made by the built-in
clock itself.
OFF: Select when Daylight
Saving Time does not
apply to you.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Tuner Set Auto Channel Set
Perform Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set
correctly by the Plug&Play setting.
ATurn on the VCR.
Press POWER.
BAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Tuner Set screen.
DPerform Auto Channel Set.
Press rt to move the
highlight bar (arrow) to
“AUTO CH SET”, then press
OK or e. You can
automatically set the
receivable channels in your
area in the order of their
frequencies.
●When Auto Channel Set is
complete, “SCAN
COMPLETED” appears on the
TV screen.
●If the scan was unsuccessful,
“SCAN COMPLETED–NO
SIGNAL–” appears on screen.
Check the connections and start
again.
EReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
Turn on the TV and select the AV mode.
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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Manual Channel Set
You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you
do not want manually.
ATurn on the VCR.
Press POWER.
BAccess the Main Menu screen.
Press MENU.
CAccess the Tuner Set screen.
DAccess the Manual Channel Set screen.
EAdd or skip the desired channels.
To add channels
APress the number keys to
input a channel number you
want to add.
BPress OK or eto set to
“ADD”.
CRepeat Ato Bto add other
channels.
To skip channels
APress rt or the number keys to select a channel
number you want to skip.
BPress OK or eto set to “SKIP”.
CRepeat Aand Bto skip other channels.
FReturn to the normal screen.
Press MENU.
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INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
Cable Box Control
Setting
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s
transmitter pointed towards the cable 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 of both the cable box and DBS
receiver.
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
programed using “VCR Plus+®Timer Programing”
(墌pg. 42) or “Express Timer Programing” (墌pg. 46).
Installing Controller
ASituate the Controller.
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.
BAttach the Controller.
Fix securely using the adhesive strip attached on the back
of the Controller.
CMake connections.
If your cable box does not have audio/video output
connectors
Connect the RF output connector on the cable box to the
ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your VCR.
If your cable box has audio/video output connectors
Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the VCR and the
audio/video output connectors on the cable box.
NOTE:
When connecting your cable box, refer to its instruction manual.
DConnect the Controller to VCR.
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX connector on
the rear panel.
CABLE
BOX
Cable box
Controller
(suggested locations)
Transmitter
To
ANTENNA
IN
Your VCR
Controller
Cable box
To RF output To Audio/
video
output
or
Your VCR
To
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
How to control the cable box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your cable
box.
●The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box.
This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’s Remote.
●The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box. This
allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channel
number during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s
Remote, refer to page 68. To set up the Controller, go to
page 21.
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