Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER Basic Connections ......3 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER S-VIDEO Connection ......4 INITIAL SETTINGS Auto Set Up ........6 HR-S9400E/EH Language .......... 9 Video Channel Set ......10 Setup ......12 PLAYBACK Basic Playback ........ 14 Playback Features ......15 TimeScan ........
Page 2: Safety Precautions
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: Installing Your New Recorder
IN STALLIN G YO U R N EW RECO RD ER It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected. Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED Ba sic BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED. CHECK CO N TEN TS Connections Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “...
Page 4: 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/DECODER PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT RF OUT AUDIO OUT Mains outlet Audio cable (provided) For TV sets with an S-VIDEO input terminal: IM PO RTAN T: To operate the recorder with your TV using the S-VIDEO...
Page 5 Aerial or Cable RF Cable (provided) Rear view S-Video cable (provided) Back of TV Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 6: Initial Settings
3 or 4) or UHF channel 36 (with RF connection pg. 3). TURN O N THE RECO RDER Press on the recorder or remote control. The Country Set display appears on the front display panel and/or on the screen. For HR-S9400E For HR-S9400EH DEUTSCHLAND SUOMI ÖSTERREICH NORGE SUISSE...
Page 7 Press PU SH JO G % ﬁ to move the highlight bar (pointer) set and auto clock set have to the language of your choice. been completed success- For HR-S9400E For HR-S9400EH fully the correct current time will be displayed.
Page 8 IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) If both a uto cha nnel set a nd a uto clock set ha ve been performed successfully: Perform "Video Channel Set" on page 10. Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode, then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder's memory by using the TV PRO G button(s).
Page 9: Language
FRANCAIS SVENSKA DEUTSCH ENGLISH ENGLISH [ 5 ∞] = [ 5 ∞] = [MENU] : EXIT [MENU] : EXIT For HR-S9400E * The on-screen display NEDERLANDS ITALIANO differs for the HR- FRANCAIS S9400EH depending DEUTSCH ENGLISH upon the country in which the product was purchased.
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 (AV connection) or via the provided RF cable, the...
Page 11 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. W ith AV O r S-VIDEO • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 12: How View Setup
IN ITIAL SETTIN GS (cont.) With S , timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number HO W which your recorder is able to recognise. N O TE: Setup “ Guide Program (GUIDE PROG) Number” refers to the assigned TV station numbers, according to broadcast area, for S timer recording.
Page 13 W hen Using A Sa tellite ENTER SHOW VIEW Tuner NUMBER Press O K , and a cursor Satellite Antenna Aerial or Cable GUIDE PROG SET appears above “ GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 PROG” . Then, using the Ex.
Page 14: Basic 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. • • • • •...
Page 17 Index Sea rch Insta nt ReV iew Simply by pressing a single button, the recorder power comes Your recorder automatically marks £ 2 on, rewinds, and begins playback of the last timer-recorded index codes at the beginning of programme. If you have several programmes recorded, you can each recording.
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 on the screen for about 5 seconds.
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 is output.
Page 22 PLAYBACK (cont.) TimeSca n Audio The audio output can be set ON/OFF during TimeScan. Select ON/OFF as required. * The default setting is "ON". ACCESS MAIN MEN U SCREEN Press M EN U twice. ACCESS MO DE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU (pointer) to "MODE SET"...
Page 23: 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 24: Recording Features
RECO RD IN G (cont.) Record O ne Progra mme Recording W hile W a tching Another If your recorder is connected to the TV via AV connection, ..press TV/ VCR . The recorder's VCR indicator and the TV Fea tures broadcast being recorded disappear.
Page 25 S-VHS (Super VHS) a nd VHS Receiving Stereo And Bilin- gua l Progra mmes Your recorder can record in either S-VHS or VHS. Your recorder is equipped with a Sound-Multiplex decoder (A2) and, To record in S-VH S; if you own the HR-S9400EH, a Digital stereo sound decoder ●...
Page 26 RECO RD IN G (cont.) 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.
Page 27: 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. 8 or 9). TURN O N THE RECO RDER Displa ys Press ACCESS MAIN MEN U...
Page 28: Tim Er Recording
TIM ER RECO RD IN G During S and regular timer programming, the Illumi- Guide feature tells you which button on the remote control HO W must be pressed next by lighting it up. To use this feature, with the TV/ SAT/ VCR switch set to "VCR", press ILLU M I GU ID E before performing step 1 .
Page 29 N O TE: ACCESS SHO W VIEW To Delay The Stop Time . . . PRO GRAM SCREEN . . . press AD D TIM E ( N U M BER Key "5") after pressing O K in step 3 . Each time you press, the Stop time is delayed by 5 Press O K , and the minutes (meaning that 5 minutes of recording time is added).
Page 30: Regular Timer Programming
TIM ER RECO RD IN G(cont.) If you don’t know the S number for the programme you wish to record, use the following procedure to set your Regula r Timer recorder to timer-record the programme. Or you can use the Illumi-Guide feature, where the remote control tells you which button to press next by lighting it up.
Page 31 EN TER PRO GRAMME DATE Press D ATE +/ – . (The current date appears on screen. The date you enter appears in its place.) ● If you are using the Illumi-Guide feature, the following buttons remain lit: START +/ – , STO P +/ – , D ATE +/ – , TV PRO G +/ –...
Page 32 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 33 Auto SP/ LP Timer If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire programme, the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording. • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 34: 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). ●...
Page 35 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 36: 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 Connect the player’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector to From Another the recorder’s 21-pin SCART (AV) connector as illustrated on page 37.
Page 37 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 For Customers in Australia and N ew Zealand:...
Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 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 42: 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 43 N O TES: LO CATE EDIT -IN PO IN T ● You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes Find the point on the source you want to edit in steps 8 – 9 . Since you can hear the tape from where you want soundtrack during selection, you can avoid abrupt or the edited scene to begin by...
Page 44: 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 45: System Connections
SYSTEM CO N N ECTIO N S The AV2 IN/DECODER connector can be used as an input terminal for an external decoder (descrambler). Simply connect Connecting/ a decoder and you can enjoy the variety of programming that is available through scrambled channels. Using A SELECT IN PUT MO DE Set "AV2 SELECT "...
Page 46: Connecting/Using A Stereo System
SYSTEM CO N N ECTIO N S (cont.) These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi-Fi stereo system (if you have one) and listen to the Connecting/ soundtrack through the stereo. Using A Stereo System Aerial or Cable Mains outlet ANT.
Page 47 FM Tuner CD Player Stereo Amplifier AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR AUDIO OUT Television Speaker Speaker For customers in Australia and N ew Zealand: When connecting the AV cable to your TV, use the input and output cable adapters. Downloaded from: https://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Tuner Set
TU N ER SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). IM PO RTAN T Perform the following steps only if auto channel set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg.
Page 51 PERFO RM AUTO CHAN N EL Press PU SH JO G % ﬁ to move the highlight bar AUTO SET (pointer) to the language of your PLEASE WAIT choice , then press O K to initiate Auto Channel Set. ● The Auto Set screen [MENU] : EXIT appears, and Beginning...
Page 52 TU N ER SET (cont.) Storing Cha nnels M a nua lly Perform steps 1 and 2 of the previous procedure to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( pg.
Page 53 Fine-Tuning Cha nnels Perform steps 1 and 2 of "Storing Channels Manually" on page 52 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing. Alrea dy Stored SELECT CHAN N EL TO Set Sta tions (A) FIN E-TUN E SELECT ITEM Press PU SH JO G % ﬁ until the channel you want to tune begins blinking.
Page 54 TU N ER SET (cont.) 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...
Page 55: Clock Set
CLO CK SET Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (or AV mode). IM PO RTAN T Perform the following steps only if auto clock set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function ( pg. 6) or Auto Channel Set ( pg.
Page 56 CLO CK SET (cont.) Auto Clock Set SET CLO CK AUTO MATICALLY At the Clock Set screen, press PU SH JO G . The AUTO CLOCK Auto Clock screen appears and clock setting begins. PLEASE WAIT JUST CLOCK : OFF ●...
Page 57: 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 58 TRO U BLESH O O TIN G (cont.) 4. Camcorder recording is not ● The camcorder has not been Confirm that the camcorder is possible. properly connected. properly connected. ● The input mode is not correct. Set the input mode to “ AU” . TIM ER RECO RDIN G CORRECTIVE ACTION SYM PTOM...
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 IN D EX FRO N T VIEW R.A.EDIT IN/OUT START A.DUB INSERT SPATIALIZER TIMER Hi-Fi REC AV/S HEAD PHONE VOLUME LEVEL PAL MESECAM • • SELECT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 61 REAR VIEW RF OUT ANT.IN COMP. AUDIO AV1 IN/OUT AV2 IN/DECODER PAUSE/ R.A.EDIT 1 Mains Power Cord 7 AUDIO IN (L/R) Connectors pg. 3 pg. 46 2 S-Video IN Connector pg. 36 8 AUDIO OUT (L/R) Connectors pg. 46 3 S-Video OUT Connector 9 AV2 IN/DECODER 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 4 NUMBER Keys pg. 23, 28 C.MEMORY DISPLAY (PDC/VPS) Button pg. 29, 31 6 CANCEL Button pg.
Page 63 GEN ERAL TU N ER/ TIM ER Power requirement : AC 220 – 240 V ` , 50/60 Hz TV channel storage Power consumption : 27 W (HR-S9400E) capacity : 99 positions 29 W (HR-S9400EH) (+AUX position "AU") Temperature Tuning system...
Page 64 Auto Set Up – referring to the displa y pa nel The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels, clock and Guide Program numbers automatically. BEFO RE YO U START PLEASE M AKE SU RE TH AT: The TV aerial cable is connected to the ANT.IN jack on the rear panel of the video recorder. The video recorder's mains power cord is connected to a mains outlet.
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