JVC SR-VD400U Instructions Manual

JVC SR-VD400U Instructions Manual

D-vhs video cassette recorder
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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
SR-VD400U
REMOTE
POWER
CODE
A/B/C/D
TV/VCR
VCR
CABLE
TV
/DBS
PROGRAM
PROG.CHECK
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
TV/VCR CH
REC
. , ?
LINK
ABC
DEF
SUBTITLE
REC
GHI
JKL
MNO
SPEED
DBS
DAILY
WEEKLY
ENTER
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C. RESET
AUX
SKIP
CANCEL
SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
MENU
TV
VOL
NAVI
INSTRUCTIONS
MTP
NTSC
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.
LPT0789-001B

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  • Page 1 D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER SR-VD400U REMOTE POWER CODE A/B/C/D TV/VCR CABLE /DBS PROGRAM PROG.CHECK TIMER START STOP DATE TV/VCR CH . , ? LINK SUBTITLE SPEED DAILY WEEKLY ENTER PQRS WXYZ C. RESET SKIP CANCEL SEARCH PLAY STOP MENU NAVI INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR ..please read the sections/literature listed below. “CAUTIONS” on page 2. “IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on the previous page.
  • Page 5: About Head Cleaning

    A blank black or blue screen appears. The picture is fuzzy. (VHS playback) Use a cleaning tape designed specifically for D-VHS video heads (JVC D-VHS video head cleaner DFC-2) to clean the video heads. In order to avoid misoperation, set "NAVIGATION" to "OFF" ( Follow the instructions that are provided with the cleaning tape.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    — Slow Motion Playback ... 33 TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ ® Timer Programing ... 34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ... 36 Express Timer Programing ... 38 Checking program settings ... 40 Canceling or changing program settings ... 40 PRO HD SYSTEM Playback ...
  • Page 7: Installing Your New Vcr

    Your TV must have audio/video input connector for the connection to the VCR. Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will ensure that you can record one show while watching another ( For full identification of the VCR’s rear panel, refer to the...
  • Page 8: Component Video Connection

    To operate the VCR with your TV using the S-VIDEO connection, set your TV to the AV mode using the TV's Remote. You can also use the TV/VCR button on the VCR’s Remote to set your TV to the AV mode ( pg. 70).
  • Page 9: Initial Settings

    12) procedure. 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 &...
  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box.
  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    THEN PRESS [OK] SELECT IMPORTANT Turn off the VCR after performing Semiauto Clock Set. “Auto” will appear on the front display panel while the clock is being set. The current clock time will appear automatically when the clock setting is complete.
  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    CABLE /DBS Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK. Set time Press @ # until the desired time appears,...
  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug &...
  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    CABLE /DBS Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Tuner Set Up screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “TUNER SET UP”, then press fi...
  • Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting

    Cable Box Control Setting Suggested location 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...
  • Page 16: Setting Cable Box Input Channel & Brand

    ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 17 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. CODE 1, 5, 17...
  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    The VCR’s Controller can also control your DBS receiver. This allows the VCR to change your DBS receiver’s channel number during timer-recording. Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’s Remote, refer to page 72. To set up the Controller, go to page 19. The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver.
  • Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Input Channel & Brand

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 20 For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact JVC toll free at 1-800-252-5722. Enter DBS Receiver’s brand Press %fi to move the arrow to “BRAND”.
  • Page 21: Basic Playback And Recording

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. STOP/EJECT POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS REW(1) NOTES: When you use the Video Navigation function, operate the VCR only after the tape number is detected;...
  • Page 22: Basic Playback Features

    Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. IN F-1 CABLE /DBS BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Checking tape position The tape position indicator...
  • Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    ( pg. 33). During slow motion playback, simply press CHANNEL + or – on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or – on the Remote) to adjust tracking. Activate manual tracking Press CHANNEL + and – on the front panel at the same time during playback.
  • Page 24: Automatic Operations After Rewinding

    (S-VHS/VHS only) You can also use the following functions for playback. Video Calibration ( When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide the highest- possible pictures.
  • Page 25 When you record multiple programs or programs with multiple angles, it is impossible to change program on multiple program channel and angles with the control of this VCR. Select the desired program or angle with the control of the TV.
  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS REW (1) BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures.
  • Page 27: S-Vhs/Vhs Recording

    To eject the tape Press STOP/EJECT ( 7 0 ) on the front panel when the tape is not running. You can also eject the cassette when the VCR is turned off. To turn off the VCR Press POWER. Compatibility Of Cassettes And Recording Mode...
  • Page 28: Basic Recording Features

    Basic Recording Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. IN F-1 CABLE /DBS BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.
  • Page 29: Watching One Program While Recording Another

    Even if “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “OFF” ( screen display appears when the VCR plays back the blank portion of a tape and the VCR receives the channel which has no broadcast. However, on-screen display does not appear when the input location is selected and no signal is input.
  • Page 30 61) This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function. BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.
  • Page 31: Special Effect Playback

    SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on.
  • Page 32: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    Manual tracking is possible during still picture playback. During still picture playback, simply press CHANNEL + or – on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or – on the Remote) to adjust tracking. Viewing still picture frame by...
  • Page 33: Viewing Slow Motion Picture

    Manual tracking is possible during slow motion playback. During slow motion playback, simply press CHANNEL + or – on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or – on the Remote) to adjust tracking. When the picture jitters vertically during slow motion playback, first press PAUSE ( 8 ) to enter still picture mode.
  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 TIMER ( ) CABLE /DBS DAILY BACK ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time.
  • Page 35 However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place. 1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the 2.
  • Page 36: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    In many instances, the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for cable and broadcast TV stations DO NOT match the channel number on which it is received by your VCR or cable box. Check your TV listing, or contact your cable supplier for details.
  • Page 37 Controller, “CABLE CH” appears in place of “VCR CH”. If not, refer to pages 15 – 17 and re-perform the procedure. In that case, it is possible to change the channel by 10 channels by pressing and holding @ # in steps 3 and 4.
  • Page 38: Express Timer Programing

    Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 TIMER ( ) CABLE /DBS 3 - 7 DAILY You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance.
  • Page 39 However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place. 1. This VCR starts Auto Clock Set automatically to restore the clock time.
  • Page 40: Checking Program Settings

    Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Checking program settings Disengage timer Press TIMER (‰), then press POWER. When “AUTO TIMER” ( you do not have to press TIMER (‰).
  • Page 41 When “AUTO TIMER” is set to “ON”, the timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is 12:00 turned on. You do not have to press TIMER (‰) to engage Not recorded or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
  • Page 42: Pro Hd System

    PRO HD System Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS REW(1) This PRO HD system can perform playback of the D-VHS tape recorded by the MPEG2-TS signal.
  • Page 43 Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. POWER IN F-1 CABLE /DBS CANCEL REW(1) NOTES: Press CANCEL, when you redo an input from the beginning during a password input.
  • Page 44: Video Navigation

    Tape program information is stored in this VCR’s memory. If this VCR’s memory is damaged and the program information is lost, it is impossible to restore that information. After recording a tape on this VCR, write the tape number on a label and affix the label to the tape in order to allow you to find the tape by its number.
  • Page 45: Deactivating Video Navigation

    (LS3) NOTE: If you press NAVI when a cassette is not loaded, “NO TAPE!” appears on the TV screen. If the VCR does not recognize the tape number of the loaded cassette, “UNRECOGNIZED TAPE NUMBER!” appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 46: Finding Tapes

    Finding Tapes Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS -1,5 To play back a selected program on the list screen 1 Select the program that you want to watch, then press OK.
  • Page 47: Finding By Program Title

    Finding by program title Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Access title screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “TITLE”, then press OK. Confirm lists “...
  • Page 48: Finding By Recording Date

    CABLE /DBS Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 46, then go to the following steps Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “DATE”, then press OK.
  • Page 49: Finding Blank Space

    Navigation SEARCH arrow to “STOP”, then BLANK SPACE LIST 0003 10:00 BLANK press OK. 0002 12:00 BLANK 0001 17:00 BLANK The VCR will start 0004 23:00 BLANK search for the TITLE 11/01/29 MON 11:34 AM STOP beginning of the EXIT blank part, then stop.
  • Page 50: Editing Titles

    Editing Titles ● Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. ● Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS Number keys CANCEL -1,7 When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title.
  • Page 51 1. JAPAN VS KOREA Refer to the example below. 0017 * 2. ENGLAND VS BRAZIL 0016 EURO 2000 [ SPORT] (Ex.) Enter “JVC NEWS”. DBS 256CH SEARCH RETURN DELETE EDIT 1 Press 5 (JKL) once to enter “J”, then press >.
  • Page 52: Entering Or Editing Program Title

    • For entering the characters as the title, refer to “How to enter the characters and symbols” on page 49. (In this example, enter “JVC NEWS”.) Press %fi @ # to move the arrow to “ENTER”, then press OK.
  • Page 53: Deleting Tape Information

    CABLE /DBS -2,6 -2,7 Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information (information for all recorded programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased.
  • Page 54: Deleting Program Information

    1 / 3 1. SYDNEY OLYMPIC 2. FOOTBALL 3. EURO 96 ENGLAND If memory is full, you have to delete unwanted 4. PROJECT XYZ information to store more information in the VCR’s [ SHOW] DBS 256CH PLAY STOP DELETE EDIT memory.
  • Page 55: Other Useful Functions

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS BACK You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below.
  • Page 56 To watch recordings with close-caption, set this function to “OFF”. When this function is set to “ON”, the vertical vibrations may occur. Press CHANNEL + or – on the VCR (or TV/VCR CH + or – on the Remote) to eliminate vibration.
  • Page 57 Because there are only two channels, those two channels are recorded regardless of the DV sound setting. This VCR can send the Dolby Digital bitstream or PCM Audio to external devices. When you play back a tape including the Dolby Digital bitstream, and if you have a device equipped with Dolby Digital decoder, set this function to “Dolby D”.
  • Page 58 Normally select “WIDE16:9”. In order to let the equipment determine the screen image size, it is recommended that you connect the VCR and TV using the component video output connectors or S VIDEO OUT connector.
  • Page 59 You have to press TIMER (‰) to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode. When you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing a tape, be sure to set this function to “OFF”; otherwise, the VCR status information (on-screen display) will be recorded on the edited tape.
  • Page 60 COMPULINK terminal even if “AV COMPU-LINK” is set to “ON”. It is recommended to set the remote control code to “A” when you use this function. ( Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection.
  • Page 61 On some tapes, picture quality will not improves even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality before you start important recordings. You can play back S-VHS ET recordings on most of S-VHS VCRs and of VHS VCR equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some VCRs are not compatible with this function.) While playing back a tape recorded with this function on some tapes, noise may appear.
  • Page 62: I.link Set Up

    Set Up Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. CABLE /DBS ATTENTION If the i.LINK setting does not work, press D-VHS and STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) simultaneously for more than 5 seconds to reset the settings.
  • Page 63 The maximum data transfer speed supported by the i.LINK connector on this VCR is 400Mbps (approximately 400 megabits per second). The maximum data transfer speed that is actually attained may be slower depending on how this VCR is used or if a device with a slower transfer speed is connected to this VCR.
  • Page 64: Satellite Auto Recording

    11) does not work while in the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode. The VCR may not record a short portion at the beginning of the program or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the program when Satellite Auto Recording method is used.
  • Page 65: Jlip Id Number Setting

    Return to normal screen Press MENU. NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system or devices, consult your nearest JVC dealer. U.S. customers can contact JVC directly toll free at 1-800-252- 5722. FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP...
  • Page 66: Editing

    REGION 1 IN(L-2) To DV IN connector DV cable (not supplied) You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR This VCR (for recording) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
  • Page 67 NOTES: When dubbing using the i.LINK connector, set the recording speed on the recording VCR to the same speed as the source tape on the playback VCR. When "AUTO" is selected for the recording speed, "AUTO" and the selected speed appear on the front display panel in turn.
  • Page 68: S-Video/Video Connections

    Connect an audio/S-video cable between the camcorder’s audio/S-video output connectors and your VCR’s audio/S-video input connectors. When the JVC camcorder is equipped with the Master Edit Control, you can control the VCR from the camcorder. Connect the mini-plug cable (not supplied with this VCR) as illustrated on the left.
  • Page 69 Press REC ( ¶ ). On the Remote: Press REC ( ¶ ) and PLAY ( 3 ) at the same time. To use a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder Access the “ADDITIONAL” screen ( then set “AV COMPU-LINK” to “OFF” after performing step 6.
  • Page 70: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. You can control a JVC TV without setting a brand code. Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.
  • Page 71: Cable Box Brand Setting

    For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number. To change the cable box’s channels, press TV/VCR CH +/– or the Number keys. To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS selector back to “VCR”. NOTES: Depending on the type of cable box, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.
  • Page 72: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver BRAND CODE and a cable box at the same time. You can only set the Remote to operate one of these units at a time. (Ex.) To set the Remote to JVC 51: POWER Hold down...
  • Page 73: Changing Remote Control Code

    You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B, C or D code signals. When using four JVC VCRs, set four VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that the Remotes can operate these VCRs separately.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Before requesting service, 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 VCR off for repair. POWER SYMPTOM 1. The power will not come on.
  • Page 75 POSSIBLE CAUSE The clock and/or the timer have been set incorrectly. The timer is not engaged. The VCR has not been set up properly. Timer recording is in progress. The timer is engaged but there is no cassette loaded. The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab removed.
  • Page 76 VCR. The input channel selected on the DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect. The VCR is not set correctly to control the DBS receiver. The DBS receiver is turned off. Even though you do not use an...
  • Page 77 The recording time is not enough. CORRECTIVE ACTION Tape information cannot be shown if it has not been recorded on this VCR. Video Navigation cannot work correctly on a tape if it has more than one tape number. If this happens, fast- forward the tape up to its end, eject it, and try it again.
  • Page 78: Other Problems

    This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction. If the VCR does not operate correctly switch its power off and unplug the AC power cord from the AC supply. Wait for a while and then plug the power back in.
  • Page 79 • When the blank portion is reached, a still scene of the last recorded image is displayed. The picture stops/There is no sound • When two or more devices are connected to this VCR with the i.LINK cable (a camcorder and another i.LINK-compatible device), do not turn on the camcorder if you record a program from an another i.Link-compatible device.
  • Page 80: Error Codes And Messages

    Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE MESSAGE REC PROHIBITED REC PROHIBITED CAN NOT DECODE VIDEO OR AUDIO USE SET TOP BOX OR HDTV TUNER...
  • Page 81: Questions And Answers

    ..........Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during recording? A. The VCR stops, then “ ” and “#” blink on the front display panel. TIMER RECORDING Q.
  • Page 82: Index

    As the means to record all of these digital signals while supporting playback of the extensive VHS library of analog tapes, D-VHS was developed. This VCR is equipped with an MPEG-2 encoder and decoder (codec) for digital recording and playback of analog signals.
  • Page 83: List Of Terms

    Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 28 i.LINK Setting 62 JLIP ID Number Setting 65 Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote Controlling four JVC VCRs 73 Setting Cable Box brand 71 Setting DBS receiver brand 72 Setting TV brand 70 Next Function Memory 24...
  • Page 84: Front Panel

    Front panel S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER IN F-1 MENU (MONO) L–AUDIO–R 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) pg. 68 2 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 Cassette loading slot 5 Remote sensor 6 STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 ) button : 7 Front display panel : pg.
  • Page 85: Rear Panel

    7 2 Cooling 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 cooling fan. 3 JLIP terminal : pg. 65 4 Component video output connectors : 5 ANTENNA IN terminal : 6 i.LINK IN/OUT, DV IN Connector (i.Link*)
  • Page 86: Front Display Panel

    Front display panel 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” and “I-1” etc.) Clock time : pg. 28 2 Timer mode indicator : 3 Record mode indicator : 4 Play mode indicator : pg. 21, 22 5 D-Theater indicator : 6 D-VHS indicator : 7 S-VHS indicator : pg.
  • Page 87: On-Screen Display

    On-screen display 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : 3 Index no. indication : pg. 24 4 VCR operation mode indication 5 Audio monitor indications : 6 Clock time Time counter* Tape remaining time (When “REMAIN” appears)** * To reset the time counter, press C. RESET on the Remote.
  • Page 88: Remote

    Remote with the polarity (ª 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.
  • Page 89: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 42 W Power off : 18 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (W x H x D) : 435 mm x 94 mm x 383 mm (17-3/16"...
  • Page 90: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization stands behind our products.
  • Page 91: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WHAT WE WILL DO: If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period.
  • Page 92 ● JVC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR LIABILITIES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR MATERIAL THAT IS NON- CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

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