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Marantz MV8300_U1B Instructions Manual

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D-VHS DIGITAL RECORDER
MV8300/U1B
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
AUX
C. RESET
CANCEL
SKIP
SEARCH
PLAY
STOP
MENU
TV
VOL
NAVI
INSTRUCTIONS
MV8300_U1B-EN01-09
1
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.
2/13/3, 2:44 PM
MTP
NTSC
LPT0698-001A

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  • Page 1 C. RESET CANCEL SKIP SEARCH PLAY STOP MENU NAVI INSTRUCTIONS MV8300_U1B-EN01-09 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.
  • 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

    During VHS playback, if there is a tracking problem, the picture may appear fuzzy. Adjust the tracking manually ( ATTENTION: To mobile phone users: Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the VCR may cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change the screen to a blue back display. On placing the VCR: Some TVs or other appliances generates strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    — Slow Motion Playback ... 33 HM-DH40000U-EN01-09 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 VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation Playback ... 42 Deactivating Video Navigation ...

  • 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 ( pg.

  • 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. 68).

  • 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 HM-DH40000U-EN10-14 Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug &...

  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    . . . on the last Sunday of October at 2:00 AM, the clock is adjusted to 1:00 AM. HM-DH40000U-EN10-14 Select D.S.T. mode You have three choices: AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s ON– OFF– TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP...

  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    CABLE /DBS HM-DH40000U-EN10-14 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 HM-DH40000U-EN10-14 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 1 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 HM-DH40000U-EN15-20 Setting cable box input channel & brand After installation, set the cable box input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 17 Contact your cable company about the possibility of exchanging your current cable box with the one compatible with your VCR. The VCR can only change the cable box channel through the Controller during timer recording. If your cable box cannot be operated with a Remote (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels.

  • 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 70. To set up the Controller, go to page 19. HM-DH40000U-EN15-20...

  • 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 HM-DH40000U-EN15-20 Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly;...
  • Page 20 In addition, if your DBS receiver is equipped with a timer, you can also use “Satellite Auto Recording” pg. 62). The VCR can only change the satellite channel through the Controller during timer recording. If your DBS receiver cannot be operated with a Remote (because it has no remote sensor), you cannot use the Controller to change its channels.

  • 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 HM-DH40000U-EN21-33 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Checking tape position...

  • 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 TV screen when you press OSD. Program Selection PROG. 1 PROG. 2 During normal playback, press TV/VCR CH +/– on the Remote to select the desired program. It is impossible to select the program if the tape does not contain the multiple programs.

  • 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 STOP/EJECT (7/0) CABLE /DBS REW (1) HM-DH40000U-EN21-33 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 HM-DH40000U-EN21-33 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 S-VHS ET ( pg. 59) 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. HM-DH40000U-EN21-33 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)

  • 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 HM-DH40000U-EN21-33 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 frame —...

  • Page 33: Viewing Slow Motion Picture

    To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTE: 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. 1/22/3, 4:38 PM...

  • 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 HM-DH40000U-EN34-41 ®...
  • 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 clock time.

  • 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 MENU EXIT set your 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 HM-DH40000U-EN34-41 TIMER RECORDING (cont.)
  • 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” ( pg.
  • 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: 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 43: Deactivating Video Navigation

    Press NAVI. 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 44: 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 45: 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 Navigation SEARCH arrow to “TITLE”, then TAPE NUMBER press OK.

  • Page 46: Finding By Recording Date

    CABLE /DBS HM-DH40000U-EN42-47 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to the following steps Access date screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “DATE”, then press OK.

  • Page 47: Finding Blank Space

    2:00 Press @ # to move the arrow to “STOP”, then SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS press OK. THEN PRESS [OK] SELECT The VCR will start search for the beginning of the LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP blank part, then stop.

  • Page 48: 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 HM-DH40000U-EN48-52 VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) 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 49 Access edit screen Press @ # to move the Navigation SEARCH arrow to “EDIT”, then TAPE NUMBER LIST press OK. 0017 * SOCCER 0017 * 0017 * 0016 EURO 2000 SOCCER 12/21/02 SAT 6:30 AM – 5:53 PM SEARCH EXIT NAVI Enter title 1 Press %fi...

  • Page 50: Entering Or Editing Program Title

    Entering or Editing program title When you want to edit the program title, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want to edit. Access Video Navigation screen Press NAVI.

  • Page 51: Deleting Tape Information

    CABLE /DBS -2,6 -2,7 HM-DH40000U-EN48-52 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 52: 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 STOP DELETE EDIT memory.

  • Page 53: 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 HM-DH40000U-EN53-63 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below.
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 NOTES: 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 58 AV COMPULINK connectors becomes possible. For example: simply load a cassette in the VCR and press PLAY ( 3 ) so that the AV COMPULINK components automatically turn on, the TV’s AV mode is selected and the VCR starts playback. (You do not have to press PLAY ( 3 ) if the cassette’s record safety tab is removed.)
  • Page 59 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 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63: Jlip Id Number Setting

    JLIP terminals, each device must have a different JLIP ID number. The JLIP ID number of this VCR is preset to “1” when shipped from the factory. You can change this number to any other number between 1 to 99.

  • Page 64: Editing

    When connecting to other devices, only the operation of the devices which supports DTLA is guaranteed. The operation of non-DTLA-supported devices is not guaranteed. You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR VHF/UHF...
  • Page 65 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 66: S-Video/Video Connections

    To EDIT To S-video Camcorder output (for playback) HM-DH40000U-EN64-71 You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR To AUDIO Make connections Connection with the camcorder Connect an audio/S-video cable between the camcorder’s audio/S-video output connectors...
  • Page 67 Press the Number key “0 (AUX)” or TV/VCR CH +/–. NOTES: When using this VCR as the recording VCR, set the video input terminal setting correctly ( When using this VCR as the playback VCR for editing, set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” ( Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the tape speed.

  • Page 68: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number. To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS selector back to “VCR”. NOTES: Depending on the type of TV, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    For some brands, you must press ENTER after having pressed the Number keys to enter a channel number. To change the DBS receiver’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 DBS receiver, some or all functions cannot be operated using this Remote.

  • Page 71: Changing Remote Control Code

    (A, B, C or D). This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily change your Remote and the VCR to send and respond to B, C or D code signals.

  • Page 72: 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 73 Press TIMER (‰) and check to make sure that ‰ appears on the front display panel. The VCR has not been set up properly. Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you have compensated for guide channel and VCR or cable box channel number mismatches Timer recording is in progress.
  • Page 74 DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect. input channel number, re-access the DBS Receiver Set screen and select the correct number ( The VCR is not set correctly to control Set the correct DBS receiver brand the DBS receiver. code ( The DBS receiver is turned off.
  • Page 75 POSSIBLE CAUSE The current tape inserted has not Tape information cannot be shown if been recorded on this VCR. it has not been recorded on this VCR. Two (or more) tape numbers are Video Navigation cannot work recorded on one tape.

  • Page 76: 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 77 • 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: List Of Terms

    Auto Channel Set 13 Manual Channel Set 14 Skipping channels 14 TV OUTPUT 1 56 TV OUTPUT 2 56 VCR Plus+ Setting 36 VCR Plus+ Timer programing 34 V. CALIBRATION 54 Video Navigation Checking memory 52 Editing titles 48 Finding tapes 44...

  • Page 82: Front Panel

    Front panel S-VIDEO VIDEO TIMER IN F-1 MENU (MONO) L—AUDIO—R 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) pg. 66 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 83: 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. 63 4 Component video output connectors : 5 ANTENNA IN terminal : pg.

  • Page 84: 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 : pg. 35, 39 3 Record mode indicator : pg. 26 – 28 4 Play mode indicator : pg.

  • Page 85: On-Screen Display

    On-screen display 1 Cassette indication 2 Cassette type indication : pg. 26 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.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER Dear customer, In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, please read the instruction booklet before operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location within the Continental United States, please call 1-800-537-5722 for your nearest authorized servicer or visit our website at www.JVC.com.

  • Page 89: Warranty (Only In U.s.a.)

    WARRANTY (Only in U.S.A.) JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below.
  • Page 90 MEMO HM-DH40000U-EN72-91 1/22/3, 5:44 PM...
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  • Page 92 SUPPORTED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH A NON-CONFORMING OR NON-COMPATIBLE PRODUCT, DEVICE, COMPONENT, PART OR OTHER MATERIAL SHALL BE AT THE USER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RISK. MV8300_U1B-EN72-92 ATTENTION 2/13/3, 2:46 PM Printed in Japan...

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