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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
SR-VDA300U
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
A.MONITOR
POWER
A/B
TV/VCR
DISPLAY
ENTER/OSD
1
2
3
. , ?
ABC
DEF
2
4
5
6
GHI
JKL
MNO
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
C. RESET
AUX
0
4
CANCEL
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
1
PROG.
HS/STD/LS3
PROG.
SKIP SEARCH
SP/EP
CHECK
TIMER
PLAY
POWER
STOP
TV CH +
PULL-OPEN
TV
TV
VOL
VOL
–
+
TV CH –
JOG/
SHUTTLE
ASI-IN
REC LINK
ASI-REC
INSTRUCTIONS
STOP/EJECT
PL
A
Y
POWER
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.
LPT0788-001B
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- Page 1 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SR-VDA300U VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER TV/VCR DISPLAY ENTER/OSD . , ? DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY PQRS WXYZ C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING PROG. HS/STD/LS3 PROG. SKIP SEARCH SP/EP CHECK TIMER REC LINK PLAY POWER...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC digital video recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions con- tained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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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.
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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. 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 Features ... -
Page 7: Installing Your New Vcr
Your TV must have audio/video input connector for the connection to the recorder. 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
Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connection" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO input connector on the TV. Antenna or Cable... -
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. VCR TV CABLE/DBS 2 – 7 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
PRESS (5∞), THEN (2 3) PRESS (MENU) TO END 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
VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 3 on page 10, then go to the following steps. 4 – 7 To make corrections any time during the process Press %fi repeatedly until the item you want to change blinks, then press @ #. -
Page 13: Tuner Setting
Tuner Setting Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add... -
Page 14: Setting Channels Manually
VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting channels manually — Manual Channel Set You can add the channels you want or delete the channels you do not want manually. You can also select the ghost reduction mode for each channel while adding the channels you want. -
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 Output Channel & Brand
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting cable box output channel & brand After installation, set the cable box output’s channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly. - Page 17 If the VCR’s memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output 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...
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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 68. 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 Output Channel & Brand
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS Setting DBS receiver input channel & brand After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work 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. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access DBS Receiver Brand Set screen Press OK.
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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. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU... -
Page 22: Basic Playback Features
Basic Playback Features Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC –... -
Page 23: Playing Back Tape Repeatedly - Repeat Playback
STD mode. Adjusting tracking condition — Tracking Adjustments Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, automatic tracking starts working and continuously analyzes the signal to enable optimum picture quality during playback. -
Page 24: Automatic Operations After Rewinding
VCR TV CABLE/DBS – a, b, c – REW ( BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do after rewinding is complete. STOP/EJECT PLAY Ensure that the VCR is in stop mode. STD/LS3... -
Page 25: Locating Beginning Of Timer Recordings
Locating beginning of timer recordings — Instant Review At the press of a button, you can turn on the VCR, rewind the tape and begin to view the most recent timer- recorded program. Press REVIEW on the Remote after ensuring that the VCR is in the timer recording standby mode. -
Page 26: Basic Recording
Basic Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC... -
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. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC –... -
Page 29: Watching One Program While Recording Another
The indications are not recorded. Exit on-screen display Press OSD again. NOTES: If the VCR is in recording pause mode, “REC PAUSE” is always displayed. The VCR status can be also displayed during playback. This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. - Page 30 If there is a power outage during recording (including Instant Timer Recording, timer recording and Satellite Auto Recording), the recording will resume automatically when the power is restored to the VCR. (No setting is required for this function.) Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) ( When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the...
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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. ATTENTION When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD (based on D-VHS) format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work. -
Page 32: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback
Still NOTE: When playing back a tape recorded in PRO HD (based on D- VHS) format, the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring do not work. VCR TV CABLE/DBS – JOG dial Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. -
Page 33: Viewing Slow Motion Picture
VCR TV CABLE/DBS During normal playback or still picture playback: Turn the SHUTTLE ring slowly to the right (forward slow motion) or to the left (reverse slow motion) so that slow motion playback starts.When you release the ring, a still picture appears. -
Page 34: Timer Recording
VCR Plus+ Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR 3DNR S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN... - Page 35 When “AUTO TIMER” ( timer recording standby mode is automatically engaged when the VCR is turned off. It is temporarily canceled when the VCR is turned on. You do not have to press TIMER to engage or disengage the timer recording standby mode.
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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. MAIN MENU Password SET UP FUNCTION SET UP...
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Page 38: Express Timer Programing
Express Timer Programing Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN ASI-REC... - Page 39 However, the clock time, channel settings, and other menu settings are lost if it lasts for more than 3 minutes. As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR after the power failure, the following will take place.
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Page 40: Checking Program Settings
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV 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 or Not recorded disengage the timer recording standby mode.
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Page 42: Pro Hd System
PRO HD System Features TIMER REC LINK POWER PULL-OPEN ASI-IN ASI-REC SR-VDA300U SR-VD400U This digital video recorder is a professional deck designed for the PRO HD system. STOP/EJECT This system can record the MPEG2-TS signal on the D-VHS tape via the interface of DVB-ASI. POWER This system is impossible to record by a D-VHS format. -
Page 43: Connection And Preparation
ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. 3 Connect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal. 4 Connect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video input connectors on the TV. -
Page 44: Preparations
ASI signals will not be recorded if above procedures are not followed. PRO HD SYSTEM (cont.) Press POWER (upper left side) Select input location on this VCR On the front panel or Remote : Press CH +/– to select an “I-” channel. Proceed to the next step after 5 seconds. -
Page 45: Recording
Recording Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC ASI-REC... -
Page 46: Password Set Up
Password SET UP Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. VCR TV CABLE/DBS CANCEL NOTES: The item with displaying the “P” is only for serviceman uses. Set and store only 1 password for every tape as a tape does not support a multiple number of passwords. -
Page 47: Playback
Playback Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. POWER TIMER REC LINC POWER DIGITAL 3-D NR S-VIDEO 3DNR VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO PULL-OPEN S-VHS ET S-ET MENU IN F-1 ASI-IN ASI-REC VCR TV CABLE/DBS... -
Page 48: Other Useful Functions
Useful Function Settings Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV. 2 – 4 You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below. - Page 49 Depending on the type of tape being used, picture quality may be better with “DIGITAL R3” set to “OFF”. If you use this VCR as the playback VCR for editing, be sure to set “DIGITAL R3” to “OFF” before starting.
- Page 50 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. 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 51 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 52 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 53 When this function is set to “OFF”, you can use this terminal as the REMOTE PAUSE terminal. ( NOTE: Connection varies depending on the type of JVC TV you have. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual when making this connection. AV COMPU LINK...
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Page 54: 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 55: Jlip Id Number Setting
2 – 4 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. Access Main Menu screen Press MENU. Access Initial Set Up screen Press %fi... -
Page 56: Editing
PRO HD POWER To rear panel connector Mini-plug cable (not supplied) (JVC camcorder only) Various connection for editing tapes To EDIT The following three methods can be used for editing tapes. 4 – 6 VHS to S-VHS editing (VIDEO-VIDEO connection):... - Page 57 (for S-VHS/VHS connection) Access the “VIDEO FUNCTION” screen pg. 48). If your camcorder is a JVC Master Edit Control- equipped type — go to step 6. If your camcorder is NOT a JVC Master Edit Control-equipped type — go to step 7.
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Page 58: Edit To Or From Another Vcr/Other Devices
Edit To Or From Another VCR/Other Devices You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Refer also to the other VCR’s instruction manual for connection and its operations. Connection Ex. When using this VCR as the playback VCR... - Page 59 ( Load cassettes Insert the playback cassette into the playback VCR and the cassette to be recorded on into the recording VCR. Select input mode on recording VCR Select the correct external input on the other VCR.
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Page 60: Multi-Brand Remote Control
Once you have set the Remote to operate the TV, you do not have to set it until you replace the batteries from the Remote. JVC and PANASONIC have two codes. If the TV does not function with one code, try entering the other. -
Page 61: Cable Box Brand Setting
To change the cable box’s channels, press TV CH +/– or the Number keys. (The CH +/– button can be used to change the VCR’s channels only.) To operate the VCR, set the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS selector back to “VCR”. -
Page 62: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting
It's not possible to set the Remote for both your DBS receiver 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... -
Page 63: Changing Remote Control Code
VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals. You can easily modify your VCR and the Remote to respond to B code signals. When using two JVC VCRs, set two VCRs and their Remotes to different codes, so that you can operate these VCRs separately. -
Page 64: 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 65 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.
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Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: Questions And Answers
..........Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the recording pause mode? A. No. The VCR automatically stops after 5 minutes to protect the heads. When paused during Instant Timer Recording (ITR), the VCR shuts off automatically after 5 minutes. -
Page 69: Index
Instant Review 25 Instant Timer Recording (ITR) 28 JLIP ID Number Setting 55 Manual tracking 23 Multi-Brand Remote Controlling two JVC VCRs 63 Setting Cable Box brand 61 Setting DBS receiver brand 62 Setting TV brand 60 Next Function Memory 24... -
Page 70: Front Panel
Front panel TIMER REC LINC POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO IN F-1 MENU ASI-IN 1 POWER button : pg. 21, 27 2 Remote sensor 3 TIMER ‰ button : pg. 35, 39, 40 4 REC LINK button : pg. 54 5 DIGITAL 3-DNR button and lamp : 6 Cassette loading slot 7 HS/STD/LS3/SP/EP button :... -
Page 71: Rear Panel
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 Component video output connectors : 4 S VIDEO/AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors (L-1): pg. -
Page 72: Front Display Panel
You can disable the VCR operations. You can only use the Remote for this operation. While the VCR is turned on, press and hold POWER on the Remote for more than 10 seconds. The VCR turns off, and the child lock indicator (CL) appears on the front display panel. -
Page 73: On-Screen Display
8 Tape direction 9 Index no. indication : 0 Cassette indication ! Audio monitor indications : @ VCR operation mode indication # STEREO program and SAP (Second Audio Program) indications : $ ID number of the device connected to the DVB-... -
Page 74: 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 75: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 61 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) Humidity Operating : 35% to 80% Operating position : Horizontal only... -
Page 76: 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 77: 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 78 MEMO...
- Page 80 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.