Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Basic Connections ......4 S-VIDEO Connection ......6 INITIAL SETTINGS HR-S9400EE Auto Set Up ........8 Language Set ........9 Video Channel Set ......10 Clock Set ........12 On-Screen Displays ......13 PLAYBACK Basic Playback ........
Page 2: Safety First
SAFETY FIRST Sa fety Preca utions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. WARN IN G: D AN GERO U S VO LTAGE IN SID E WARN IN G: TO PREVEN T FIRE O R SH O CK H AZARD , D O N O T EXPO SE TH IS U N IT TO RAIN O R M O ISTU RE.
Page 3 Failure to heed the following precautions may M O ISTU RE CO N D EN SATIO N result in damage to the recorder, remote Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder control or video cassette. when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just 1.
Page 4: Installing Your New Recorder
IN STALLIN G YO U R N EW RECO RD ER Ba sic Connections Back of TV RF Cable (provided) 21-pin SCART Cable (not provided) Aerial connector 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully.
Page 5 If TV has no 21-pin SCART connector: Connect an optional AV cable between the TV's AV-IN terminals and the AV1 IN/OUT connector on the rear panel of the recorder via the optional output cable adapter as illustrated. Output cable adapter (not provided) AV cable (not provided) Recorder...
Page 6: S-Video Connection
IN STALLIN G YO U R N EW RECO RD ER (cont.) S-VIDEO Connection Mains Power Cord ANT.IN S OUT RF OUT ANT.IN COMP. AUDIO AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT RF OUT AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Audio cable (provided) IM PO RTAN T: For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input terminal: To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO...
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Page 8: Initial Settings
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS When the button on the recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power on the recorder after you plug the Auto Set Up mains power cord into a mains outlet, the Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels automatically.
Page 9: Language Set
This recorder offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English or Russian. Select the desired language using this La ngua ge Set procedure. The default setting is Russian. TURN O N THE RECO RDER Press ● Be sure to set your Video Channel before performing Language setting ( pg.
Page 10: Video Channel Set
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only (RF connection) – Go to V ideo "W ith RF Connection" below. If you have connected the video recorder to your TV Cha nnel Set via both the provided RF cable and a 21-pin SCART cable or AV cable (AV connection) or via the provided...
Page 11 W ith AV or S-VIDEO SELECT TV SYSTEM Connection Press TV PRO G + or – to set appropriate TV system that matches the system of TV being used (refer to the table below). IM PO RTAN T: Before performing the following steps, make sure the recorder's power is off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder.
Page 12: Clock Set
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) TURN THE RECO RDER O N Clock Set Press ACCESS MAIN MEN U Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). SCREEN Press M EN U twice. ACCESS CLO CK SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (pointer) to "CLOCK SET"...
Page 13: On-Screen Displays
You can choose whether or not to have various operational indicators appear on screen, by setting this function ON or OFF. O n-Screen Messages appear in the selected language ( pg. 9). TURN O N THE RECO RDER Displa ys Press ACCESS MAIN MEN U Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode).
Page 14: Playback
PLAYBACK The easiest, most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback. Already-recorded signals on a video Ba sic tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme. Pla yba ck LO AD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is...
Page 15: Playback Features
Take advantage of special functions possible with the recorder’s controls or the remote control. Pla yba ck Still Picture/ Fra me-By-Fra me Fea tures Pla yba ck P AUSE DURIN G PLAYBACK Press PAU SE. If there is vertical jitter, use the TV PRO G buttons to correct the picture.
Page 16 PLAYBACK (cont.) M a nua l Tra ck ing Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control. During playback, you can override this and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PRO G buttons. STO P • • •...
Page 17 Index Sea rch M ESECAM Pla yba ck Your recorder automatically marks Your recorder is equipped with MESECAM circuitry that can £ 2 index codes at the beginning of play back MESECAM tapes. MESECAM is the designation for each recording. This function gives tapes with SECAM signals that have been recorded on a MESECAM-compatible PAL video recorder.
Page 18 PLAYBACK (cont.) Spa tia lizer This feature expands sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it. *Spatializer has no effect on recording quality. ACTIVATE SP ATIALIZER Press SPATIALIZER ; the current setting will be displayed •...
Page 19 Scene Finder Remote A/ B Code Sw itching This function helps you check contents of unlabeled recorded The remote control is capable of controlling two J VC video tapes at the touch of a single button. recorders independently; one set to respond to the remote Search Search Search...
Page 20: Timescan
PLAYBACK (cont.) Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function. TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in TimeSca n the forward and reverse search modes. Audio will be played back at normal speed during any of the TimeScan modes ( pg.
Page 21 TimeScan Reverse Forward N ames of special-effects playback Search Play Slow-Motion *Still Slow-Motion Play Search -9x -7x -5x -3x -1/6x -1/18x 1/18x 1/6x 2x 3x 5x 7x 9x Speed SP -1/6x -1/18x 1/18x 1/6x Speed LP Audio is not Audio is Audio is not Audio output Audio is output.
Page 22: Recording
RECO RD IN G TV signals being received by the recorder’s built-in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape. You can “ capture” a TV programme Ba sic using your video recorder. LO AD A CASSETTE Recording Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact. ●...
Page 23: Recording Features
Record O ne Progra mme Recording W hile W a tching Another SELECT CHAN N EL TO Fea tures WATCH Once recording is in progress, all you need to do is to set the channel controls on the TV for the station you wish to view.
Page 24 RECO RD IN G (cont.) S-VHS (Super VHS) a nd VHS Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. To record in S-VH S; ● perform the steps 1 – 4 below to set the "S-VHS" to "AUTO". ● then, insert a cassette marked "S-VHS", the "S" (S-VHS) indicator will light on the display panel.
Page 25 Hi-Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases, setting the Hi-Fi audio recording level control to the center position will provide satisfactory results. If necessary, you can adjust the Hi-Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level indicator on the front panel. ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING •...
Page 26: Inform Ation On Signal Conversion System
IN FO RM ATIO N O N SIGN AL CO N VERSIO N SYSTEM PAL/ SECAM Pla yba ck a nd Recording Since your video recorder is capable of recording/playback of two different colour system signals, PAL and SECAM, it is possible to convert PAL signals to SECAM signals and vice versa.
Page 27 Recording: Input Signal Conversion ● Set the REC SYSTEM switch to the appropriate colour signal system depending on the type of the tape you wish to make. ● MESECAM recording is not possible with this recorder. Recorded Signal Input Signal REC SYSTEM Switch Type of Tape Recording Speed...
Page 28: Tim Er Recording
TIM ER RECO RD IN G The S timer programming system eliminates the need to input channel, date, start and stop time data when setting the HO W timer record function. Simply key in the S number for the TV program you wish to record (found in most TV listings) and the recorder’s timer is automatically programmed.
Page 29 ACCESS GUIDE PRO G SET SCREEN Press PU SH JO G % ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) to "GUIDE PROG SET", then press O K . The Guide Prog. Set screen appears. MAIN MENU GUIDE PROG SET MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET GUIDE PROG...
Page 30: How Iew Timer Recording
TIM ER RECO RD IN G (cont.) ACCESS TIMER PRO GRAMMIN G HO W SCREEN Press PRO G . Timer TIMER PROGRAMMING Recording [0 – 9] : SHOWVIEW [ +/– ] : EXPRESS PROGRAMMING [MENU] : MAIN MENU The front display panel looks like this: Before performing S timer recording: ●...
Page 31 ● Make sure the channel position number you wish to ATTEN TIO N record is displayed; if not, see "S Setup" on page 28 and set the Guide Program number for that Regarding Guide Program N umber Set number correctly. "ERROR=GUIDE PROG"...
Page 32: Regular Timer Programming
TIM ER RECO RD IN G (cont.) ACCESS TIMER PRO GRAMMIN G Regula r Timer SCREEN Press PRO G . Progra mm ing ACCESS PRO GRAMME SCREEN Press START +/ – . (If you’re – P1 – Remember, the clock must be set before you can just starting out, “...
Page 33 EN TER CHAN N EL PO SITIO N Press TV PRO G +/ – . – P1 – START STOP 21:00 22:00 DATE TV PROG 25. 12 [+/–] = [MENU] : EXIT W EEKLY :VPS TIM ER IM PO RTAN T Be sure to confirm the setting of VPS recording.
Page 34 TIM ER RECO RD IN G (cont.) Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to "ON" the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati- cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on. ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U twice.
Page 35 VPS Recording Now available from some TV stations, VPS (Video Programme System) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over advertised times D ISPLAY you preset in the timer.
Page 36: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATU RES Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set. In addition to J VC TVs, other manufacturer’s TVs can also be TV M ulti- controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start .
Page 37: Remote Control
Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite tuner set. In addition to J VC satellite tuners, other Satellite manufacturer’s satellite tuners can also be controlled by setting the appropriate switch on the remote control. Before you start . . . Tuner M ulti- ●...
Page 38: Editing
ED ITIN G Editing M ode Setting Prepa ra tion You can minimize picture degradation while editing. ACCESS MAIN MEN U For Editing SCREEN Press M EN U twice. ● Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). ACCESS MO DE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar...
Page 39 To Select The Ex terna l Input M ode To record external audio and video signals; Press the remote control's N U M BER key "0". Press AV/ S SELECT on the front of the recorder to select the appropriate external input mode. ●...
Page 40: Edit To Or From Another Video Recorder
ED ITIN G (cont.) You can use your video recorder as the source player or the recording deck. Edit To O r MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S From Another Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector to the recorder’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector as illustrated on page 41.
Page 41 TV Receiver Your recorder Your recorder TV Receiver Player Recorder 21-pin SCART Cable RF Cable (not provided) (provided) 21-pin SCART VIDEO VIDEO Cable CHAN- CHAN- (not provided) RF Cable NEL or NEL or (provided) AV mode mode Another recorder Another recorder Recorder Player If another recorder has no 21-pin SCART connector...
Page 42: Edit From A Camcorder
ED ITIN G (cont.) You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder. Edit From A MAKE CO N N ECTIO N S Ca m corder Connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder’s front panel AUDIO/VIDEO input connectors.
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Audio Dubbing Normal audio track Pre-recorded tape Video/Hi-Fi audio track Audio-dubbed tape • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 44: Insert Editing
ED ITIN G (cont.) Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are Insert Editing replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged. If you wish to change the normal audio track as well, use the audio dubbing function simultaneously.
Page 45 EN GAGE IN SERT EDITIN G Press IN SERT . ● Your recorder enters the Insert-Pause mode. (" ", " " and " " light up on the front display panel.) ● The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record.
Page 46: Random Assemble Editing
ED ITIN G (cont.) This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with Ra ndom As- another J VC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector. You can pre-program up to 8 scenes or “ cuts” for automatic editing in the sequence you have specified.
Page 47 LO CATE EDIT -IN PO IN T Find the point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing PUSH J OG using the TIM E SCAN SH U TTLE ring or the JO G •...
Page 48 ED ITIN G (cont.) EN D R.A. EDIT Press M EN U to return to the normal screen, and engage the Stop mode for your recorder and for the recording deck. N O TES: ● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes you want to edit in steps 8 –...
Page 49: Inform Ation On J Term Inal
IN FO RM ATIO N O N J TERM IN AL J Terminal (JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector) The J Terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations.
Page 50: System Connections
SYSTEM CO N N ECTIO N S These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Connection To soundtrack through the stereo. FM Tuner A Stereo System CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUDIO OUT...
Page 51: Tuner Set
TU N ER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). PERFO RM AUTO CHAN N EL Press PU SH JO G % ﬁ to move the highlight bar AUTO SET (pointer) to "AUTO CH SET", then press O K to PLEASE WAIT initiate Auto Channel...
Page 52 TU N ER SET (cont.) Storing Cha nnels M a nua lly Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 8) or Auto Channel Set ( pg. 51). ACCESS MAIN MEN U Press M EN U twice. ACCESS CO N FIRMATIO N N U M BER SCREEN...
Page 53 Delete A Cha nnel TV System Selection - W hen you see the picture but hea r Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on no a udio page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on SELECT ITEM page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 54 TU N ER SET (cont.) Set Sta tions (A) Fine-Tuning Cha nnels Alrea dy Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing.
Page 55 TV Sta tion And ID List ID * STATIO N N AM E ID * STATIO N N AM E 1000 TV1000 ORF2 ORF2 3SAT 3SAT ORF3 ORF3 ADLT ADULT OWL3 OWL3 ANT3 ANTENA3 PREM PREMIERE PRO7 PRO7 ARTE ARTE RAI1 RAI1 BBC GROUP...
Page 56: Troubleshooting
TRO U BLESH O O TIN G Before requesting service for a problem, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair. PO W ER SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
Page 57 RECO RDIN G SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Recording cannot be started. ● There is no cassette loaded, or the Insert a cassette, or using adhesive cassette loaded has had its Record tape, reseal the slot where the tab Safety tab removed.
Page 58 TRO U BLESH O O TIN G (cont.) O THER PRO BLEM S SYM PTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Whistling or howling is heard from ● The camcorder’s microphone is too Position the camcorder so its the TV during camcorder record- close to the TV.
Page 59: Questions And Answ Ers
Q U ESTIO N S AN D AN SW ERS PLAYBACK RECORDING Q . W hat happens if the end of the tape is reached Q . W hen I pause and then resume a recording, the end during playback or search? of the recording before the pause is overlapped by A.
Page 60: Index
IN D EX FRO N T VIEW PULL-OPEN STANDBY/ON TIMER TV PROG/ REVIEW SP/LP SP LP –20dB NORM REMAIN SHUTTLE Open the lid to access covered connectors and buttons. R.A.EDIT IN/OUT START A.DUB INSERT MESECAM OUTPUT SYSTEM SPATIALIZER PLAYBACK CONVERTER TIMER Hi-Fi REC SECAM...
Page 61 REAR VIEW RF OUT ANT.IN COMP. AUDIO AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT 1 Mains Power Cord 7 AUDIO IN (L/R) Connectors pg. 4 pg. 50 2 S-Video IN Connector pg. 40 8 AUDIO OUT(L/R) Connectors pg. 50 3 S-Video OUT Connector pg.
Page 62 IN D EX (cont.) REM O TE CO N TRO L 1 REVIEW Button pg. 17 2 A/B Code Switch pg. 19 & 3 C. MEMORY Button pg. 19 C.MEMORY DISPLAY 4 NUMBER Keys pg. 22, 30 (VPS) Button pg. 30, 33 6 CANCEL Button pg.
Page 63: Specifications
SPECIFICATIO N S GEN ERAL TU N ER/ TIM ER Power requirement TV channel storage Rating : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz capacity : 99 positions Operating : AC 180 – 260 V ` , 50/60 Hz (+AUX position "AU") Power consumption : 35 W...
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