JVC HR-DVS2U Instructions Manual

JVC HR-DVS2U Instructions Manual

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Mini DV/S-VHS
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
HR-DVS2U
VCR TV CABLE/DBS
A.MONITOR
POWER
PROG
A/B
TV/VCR
CHECK
DISPLAY
ENTER/OSD
T
W
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
DBS
DAILY(M-F)
WEEKLY
7
8
9
C. RESET
AUX
0
4
CANCEL
TIMER
START
STOP
DATE
CH
EXPRESS PROGRAMMING
SP/LP
1
PROG
DV
S-VHS
SP/EP
PLAY
STOP
TV CH +
EJECT
POWER
TV
TV
VOL
VOL
+
TV CH —
JOG/
SHUTTLE
DV IN/OUT
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
REC
DV
DV
S-VHS
INSERT
A.DUB
DUB
CH
INSTRUCTIONS
EJECT
S-VHS ET
S-VHS
PULL - OPEN
R.A.EDIT
START
IN/OUT
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.
LPT0575-001A

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  • Page 1 Mini DV/S-VHS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HR-DVS2U VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR POWER PROG TV/VCR CHECK DISPLAY ENTER/OSD DAILY(M-F) WEEKLY C. RESET CANCEL TIMER START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING SP/LP PROG S-VHS SP/EP PLAY STOP TV CH + EJECT POWER — TV CH —...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the JVC 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 1. Accessories To avoid personal injury: • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. • Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting To A Printer ... 63 PECIAL FEATURES TV Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 64 Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 65 DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control ... 66 Control Two JVC VCRs ... 67 ROUBLESHOOTING Power ... 68 Tape Transport ... 68 Playback ... 68 Recording ...
  • Page 6: Installing Your New Vcr

    Connections Coaxial Cable Matching Transformer (not supplied) ANTENNA IN (Antenna or VIDEO Cable input) ANTENNA IN OUT1 OUT2 VHF/UHF TV OUT CABLE TV OUT Cable (supplied) RF Cable (supplied) NOTES: For full identification of the VCR's rear panel, refer to the Index (REAR VIEW pg.
  • Page 7: S-Video Connection

    S-VIDEO Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of "Basic Connections" ( b– Connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT 2 jack on the rear of the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. ANTENNA IN (Antenna or Cable input)
  • Page 8: Initial Settings

    Plug & Play Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ATTENTION If you use a cable box, Plug & Play will not function; set the clock and tuner channels manually. ( IMPORTANT Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote while Plug &...
  • Page 9: Language

    Language Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU This VCR offers you the choice to view on-screen messages in English, Spanish or French (not including messages superimposed on the TV picture). Select the desired language using this procedure.
  • Page 10: Clock

    Clock Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play function or you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semi-Auto or Manual clock setting procedure.
  • Page 11: Semi-Auto

    S-VHS MENU Semi-Auto You can change the Host Channel/D.S.T. /Time Zone setting manually. SET AUTO CLOCK TO ON At the Clock Set screen, press OK or repeatedly to move the highlight bar to "AUTO CLOCK" and press %fi to set to "ON". a–...
  • Page 12: Manual

    SELECT TIME ZONE You can select the time zone automatically or manually. Move the highlight bar to "TIME ZONE" by pressing OK , then press CH +/– or %fi to select "AUTO" or the desired time zone. AUTO ATLANTIC HAWAII EASTERN ALASKA CENTRAL...
  • Page 13: Tuner

    Tuner Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU INFORMATION The VCR detects the band (TV or CATV) and selects the correct band automatically during Auto Channel Set. The selected band will be displayed on the right side of "BAND"...
  • Page 14: Add Or Delete A Channel

    NUMBER MENU Add Or Delete A Channel S-VHS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS TUNER SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "TUNER SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Cable Box Control

    Cable Box Control 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 box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box and DBS receiver.
  • Page 16: Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand

    Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand POWER S-VHS INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) TURN ON CABLE BOX Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable box. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER.
  • Page 17 If the VCR's memory backup expires because of a power failure, set the cable box output channel and brand again. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. S-VHS...
  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control

    DBS Receiver Control Suggested Location Place the DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter pointed towards the DBS receiver's remote sensor. ATTENTION: The Controller can also control a cable box. If both a DBS receiver and a cable box are used, position the controller so its signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the DBS receiver and cable box.
  • Page 19: Set Dbs Receiver Output Channel & Dbs Receiver Brand

    Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. S-VHS MENU Set DBS Receiver Output Channel & DBS Receiver Brand TURN ON DBS RECEIVER Select a channel other than channel 55, 100 or 205 on your DBS receiver. TURN ON THE VCR Press POWER.
  • Page 20 Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start of timer recording. If you are unable to set the Controller, please contact JVC toll free at 1-800-537-5722. INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)
  • Page 21: Imple Playback And Recording

    SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Simple Playback Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. DV play indicator VHS play indicator REW (Rewind) STOP Usable cassettes VHS deck Full-Size VHS T-30 (ST-30**), T-60 (ST-60**), T-90, T-120 (ST-120**), T-160 (ST-160**), ST-210** Compact VHS* TC-20 (ST-C20**), TC-30 (ST-C30**), TC-40 (ST-C40**) * Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder.
  • Page 22: Simple Recording

    Simple Recording Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. VHS record indicator NUMBER SP/EP PLAY SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) VHS Deck S-VHS ENTER S-VHS S-VHS PAUSE NOTE: It is not possible to record a TV program on both the VHS deck and the DV deck simultaneously.
  • Page 23: Dv Deck

    DV record indicator NUMBER SP/LP S-VHS PLAY DV Deck LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a Mini DV cassette with the erase protection switch set to "REC". SELECT DV DECK Press DV. SELECT RECORDING CHANNEL Press CH +/–. Or press the appropriate NUMBER keys, then press ENTER.
  • Page 24: Features

    Playback Features High-Speed Search ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. During playback or still, press FF for forward high-speed search, or REW for reverse high-speed search. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
  • Page 25: High-Speed Search (On The Remote Control)

    PLAY High-Speed Search (On the Remote Control) ACTIVATE HIGH-SPEED SEARCH During playback or still, turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high-speed search, or to the left for reverse high-speed search. By releasing SHUTTLE still picture playback is selected. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
  • Page 26: Manual Tracking

    PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Manual Tracking (VHS deck only) Once playback begins, the VCR’s automatic tracking function is engaged. If tracking noise appears in the picture, you can override this and make the adjustment manually. S-VHS NOTES: To obtain a noiseless still picture it may be necessary to adjust tracking in slow playback and then engage Pause.
  • Page 27: Superimpose

    Superimpose This function, switchable between ON and OFF, determines whether or not operational indicators will appear on screen. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or SELECT SUPERIMPOSE SET MODE Move the highlight bar...
  • Page 28: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback (VHS deck only) START REPEAT Press and hold PLAY (until " display panel) during playback, then release. The entire tape is played back 100 times. STOP REPEAT To stop, press STOP at any time. NOTE: Pressing PLAY , REW , FF , PAUSE or ™ £ also stops Repeat Playback.
  • Page 29: Picture Control

    S-VHS MENU Picture Control (VHS deck only) This feature helps you to adjust the playback picture quality according to your preference. *The default setting is "AUTO." ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing % fi, then press OK or SELECT PICTURE CONTROL SET MODE...
  • Page 30: Video Stabilizer

    MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Video Stabilizer (VHS deck only) By activating the Video Stabilizer you can correct vertical vibrations in the picture when playing back unstable EP recordings that were made on another VCR. When this function is set to "ON", vertical vibration will be automatically corrected. *The default setting is "OFF".
  • Page 31: Digital R

    Digital R (VHS deck only) Digital R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail. ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU. ACCESS VHS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar (arrow) to "VHS MODE SET" by pressing %fi, then press OK or SELECT DIGITAL R3 SET MODE...
  • Page 32: Select The Soundtrack (Vhs Deck)

    MENU NOTE: If the tape being played back has no Hi-Fi soundtrack, the Normal soundtrack will be heard no matter what choice you make. PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Select The Soundtrack (VHS deck) The VHS deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously (Normal and Hi-Fi) and play back the selected one, or both A.
  • Page 33: Select The Soundtrack (Dv Deck)

    Select The Soundtrack (DV deck) The DV deck can record two soundtracks simultaneously (L and R) and play back the selected one, or both together. Or, when viewing a pre-recorded tape that contains two separate audio programs, you can choose to listen to either one by selecting either "L"...
  • Page 34: Active Video Calibration

    Active Video Calibration (VHS deck only) Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Active Video Calibration checks the condition of the tape during recording and playback, and compensates for poor reproduction to provide the best quality recording and playback pictures.
  • Page 35: Playback

    Playback The VCR assesses the quality of the tape once you start playback. Perform steps 1 – 3 on page 21 ("Simple Playback") before continuing. START PLAYBACK Press PLAY. The VCR adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use.
  • Page 36: Recording Features

    Recording Features C.RESET MENU Record One Program While Watching Another ENGAGE TV MODE During recording... Change the TV's input mode from AV to TV. SELECT CHANNEL FOR VIEWING Use the TV’s channel selector to set the channel you want to watch. PLAYBACK AND RECORDING FEATURES (cont.) Display Elapsed Recording Time...
  • Page 37: Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    Stereo And SAP (Second Audio Program) Your VCR’s built-in MTS decoder enables reception of Multi- channel TV Sound broadcasts. When the channel is changed on the VCR ... The "STEREO" indication appears on the screen for about 5 seconds if the program is a stereo broadcast. The "SAP"...
  • Page 38: S-Vhs (Super Vhs), S-Vhs Et And Vhs

    MENU S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET and VHS (VHS deck only) Your VCR can record in S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS. S-VHS allows you to make high quality video recordings with a horizontal resolution of 400 lines. This compares with the 240 lines of resolution of normal VHS recordings.
  • Page 39: Super Vhs Et

    Super VHS ET (VHS deck only) Your VCR is equipped with Super VHS ET that makes it possible to record with S-VHS picture quality on VHS cassettes. ENGAGE S-VHS ET MODE Press S-VHS ET on the VCR. You can check the current setting ("S-VHS ET : ON"...
  • Page 40: Imer Recording

    VCR Plus+ Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. NUMBER CANCEL PROG. Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a program that will be broadcast at some future time. ® The timer record function can be programmed using the VCR Plus+ or Express Timer programming up to 6 shows each on the VHS and DV decks as far as a year in advance.
  • Page 41: Changing Vcr Plus

    NUMBER "8" CANCEL STOP+/– PROG. IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting station's channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the VCR Plus+ program screen in step 6. When this happens, set the correct the Guide Channel number for that station.
  • Page 42: Setting

    Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ® Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. MENU To ensure that the VCR Plus+Timer Recording operates correctly it is necessary to set the VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel Set " for each station. Please read the following information carefully. VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Matching VCR Plus+ programming system assigns a VCR Plus+ "Guide Channel"...
  • Page 43 NUMBER S-VHS MENU ACCESS GUIDE CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press CH +/–, %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to “GUIDE CHANNEL SET”, then press OK or #. INPUT GUIDE CHANNEL NUMBER Press CH +/–, %fi or the appropriate NUMBER keys to input the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel number as shown in the TV listing.
  • Page 44: Express Timer Programming

    Express Timer Programming Turn on the TV and select the AV mode. START+/– PROG. You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 6 shows each on the VHS and DV decks, as far as a year in advance.
  • Page 45 NUMBER "7" PROG. S-VHS ATTENTION FOR DBS RECEIVER USERS If you are using a DBS receiver (unless "DBS RECEIVER SET" is set to "OFF" pg. 19), the START 8:00AM BAND indication (TV or CATV DATE or DBS) appears under the 12/24/00 channel number display.
  • Page 46: Check, Cancel And Revise Programs

    PROG. CHECK CANCEL START+/– Check, Cancel And Revise Programs POWER TIMER CH+/– To Cancel Or Revise A Program... S-VHS TIMER RECORDING (cont.) DISENGAGE TIMER Press TIMER, then press POWER. ACCESS PROGRAM CHECK SCREEN Press PROG. CHECK. PR START 8:00P 2 10:00A 3 11:30P PRESS (CHECK) TO NEXT ACCESS PROGRAM...
  • Page 47: When Programmes Overlap Each Other

    When programmes overlap each other If "PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP" appears, you have another programme overlapping the programme you have just made. The Program Check screen appears and conflicting programmes will start blinking. PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED PROGRAM OVERLAP EX. Programme 1 (you have just made) and Programme 4 overlap each other on the VHS deck.
  • Page 48: Auto Sp→Ep Timer

    Auto SP → EP Timer (VHS deck only) If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to record the entire program, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to allow complete recording. This feature is especially handy when recording a program of more than 2 hours in length.
  • Page 49: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    Instant Timer Recording (ITR) This easy method lets you record from 30 minutes to 6 hours (VHS) or to 120 minutes (DV) (selectable in 30-min. increments) and shuts the VCR off after recording is finished. START RECORDING Press REC on the front panel. ENGAGE ITR MODE Press REC again.
  • Page 50: Diting

    Tape Dubbing SP/EP Dubbing An Entire Cassette Because this VCR includes both a VHS deck and a DV deck, you can easily use it for dubbing without connecting any other equipment. S-VHS S-VHS NOTES: If you set the dubbing direction incorrectly, you could erase an important recording that you wanted to copy.
  • Page 51: Normal Dubbing

    Normal Dubbing SP/EP PLAY NOTES: There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between where you intend editing to start, and where it actually starts. The superimposed indication during the operation or dubbing is not recorded. When dubbing from the VHS deck to the DV deck, also set "SOUND MODE"...
  • Page 52: Random Assemble Editing

    Random Assemble Editing CANCEL PLAY 64-program Editing Memory (8 programmes x 8 scenes) By using the Random Assemble Editing function, you can select up to 8 scenes from a previously recorded Mini DV cassette and automatically dub them onto a VHS cassette. Random Assemble Editing is possible only when dubbing from the DV deck to the VHS deck.
  • Page 53 CANCEL S-VHS START PREPARE SOURCE TAPE Rewind the tape in the DV deck to the beginning of the scene you want to edit. ENGAGE VHS DECK TO RECORD-PAUSE MODE Press S-VHS, then press and hold PAUSE and press REC so that the VHS deck enters the Record-Pause mode. START EDITING Press START.
  • Page 54: Edit From A Camcorder

    S-VIDEO connection to minimize picture degradation while editing. When a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder is used, the camcorder is capable of controlling your VCR. The mini-plug cable is a mono 3.5 mm mini-plug to mono 3.5 mm mini-plug connector.
  • Page 55 OFF before pressing play. START RECORDER Set your VCR to its record mode. If you are using a Master Edit Control-equipped JVC camcorder, it can put the recorder automatically into Record mode. (Refer to camcorder's instruction manual.)
  • Page 56: Edit To Or From Another Vcr

    Edit To Or From Another AUDIO OUT VIDEO Player S VIDEO ANTENNA IN OUT1 OUT2 VHF/UHF TV OUT CABLE VIDEO S VIDEO OUT S-Video cable Audio/Video cable (supplied) (supplied) S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Recorder You can use your VCR as the player or the recorder. Your VCR OUT1 OUT2...
  • Page 57 NUMBER "0" S-VHS MENU OUTPUT1 Setting Set "OUTPUT1" to the appropriate mode depending on the selection of the playing deck (VHS or DV) for editing. Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen. Press CH +/– or %fi to move the highlight bar (arrow) to "MODE SET", then press OK or Press CH +/–...
  • Page 58: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing Audio component (CD player etc.) NUMBER "0" PLAY VHS Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously recorded tape with a new soundtrack. Use your VCR as the recorder. Normal audio track Video/Hi-Fi audio track DV Audio Dubbing This function lets you record new audio, without erasing the...
  • Page 59 S-VHS PLAY PAUSE STOP START DUBBING Engage the audio component's Play mode, then press PLAY to start the tape in your VCR. Audio dubbing begins at this point. When monitoring the audio-dubbed sound on the DV deck, set "12BIT MODE" to "SOUND2". ( blinks and is displayed on the front display panel.
  • Page 60: Insert Editing

    Insert Editing Recorder Audio/Video cable Audio/Video signal Another VCR Player NOTE: Insert Editing is not possible with a Mini DV tape recorded in LP mode. VHS Insert Editing Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material. Both the picture and Hi-Fi audio soundtrack are replaced with new ones, while the normal audio soundtrack remains unchanged.
  • Page 61 INSERT C.RESET S-VHS STOP RESET THE COUNTER (VHS deck only) Press C.RESET to change the counter display to "0:00:00". LOCATE START POINT PAUSE Determine the edit-in point (the beginning of the segment to be replaced) using the JOG/SHUTTLE controls or pressing ™£ and PAUSE. ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT.
  • Page 62: Ystem Connections

    Connecting To A Video Titler S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S VIDEO ANTENNA IN OUT1 OUT2 VHF/UHF TV OUT VIDEO CABLE S-Video Cable (not provided) S-Video Cable (provided) Video Titler NUMBER "0" PLAY NOTES: For the operation of the video titler, refer to its instruction manual.
  • Page 63: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting To A Printer DV IN/OUT DV Cable VC-VDV204U (not provided) To DV IN connector NUMBER "0" PLAY You can make printouts of video images by connecting the GV-DT1/GV-DT3 Digital Printer (sold separately) to the DV IN/OUT connector. Your recorder NOTE: When connecting this recorder to a device equipped with a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV cable (VC-...
  • Page 64: Pecial Features

    ZENITH HITACHI SAMSUNG SANYO SEARS TV Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control several functions on JVC remote control TVs and on the brands of remote control TVs listed below. POWER S-VHS TV CH + TV VOL +...
  • Page 65: Cable Box Multi-Brand Remote Control

    VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS NUMBER STOP TV CH – CABLE BOX BRAND NAME BRAND CODE ARCHER 01, 05, 17 CABLETENNA 01, 17 CABLEVIEW 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CITIZEN 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 CURTIS 02, 08 DIAMOND 01, 17 EASTERN GC BRAND 15, 16, 17, 21, 25 GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENTS...
  • Page 66: Dbs Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control

    DBS BRAND NAME JVC (DISH Network) ECHOSTAR (DISH Network) PRIMESTAR SONY (DSS) RCA (DSS) (Ex.) To set remote control to JVC 51: POWER Hold down Press in succession DBS Receiver Multi-Brand Remote Control The VCR's remote control can control functions on the brands of DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receivers listed below.
  • Page 67: Control Two Jvc Vcrs

    S-VHS STOP Control Two JVC VCRs The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC VCRs independently; one set to respond to your remote control's A code control signals and another set to respond to B code control signals. The remote control is preset to send A code...
  • Page 68: Roubleshooting

    Set the TV receiver to its AV mode. Disengage Auto Tracking and adjust the tracking manually ( pg. 26). Use a dry cleaning cassette (TCL-2UX for the VHS deck) or consult your JVC dealer. Press A. MONITOR to select "HI-FI" pg. 32). CORRECTIVE ACTION...
  • Page 69: Timer Recording

    RECORDING SYMPTOM 4. Audio dubbing is not possible. 5. Monitoring the audio-dubbed sound is not possible during audio dubbing using the DV deck. 6. The programmed memory of Random Assmble Editing is disappeared. 7. When performing Tape Dubbing, the beginning of the dubbing start point is not dubbed.
  • Page 70: Other Problems

    TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM 7. Cable channels are not automatically switched during timer recording. 8. Satellite channels are not automati- cally switched during timer recording. 9. Timer recording begins as sched- uled, but the channel is always incorrect. 10.We moved, and now the VCR Plus+ system doesn’t work properly.
  • Page 71: Questions And Answers

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBACK Q. What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search? A. The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning. Q. Can the VCR indefinitely remain in the still mode? A. No. It stops automatically after 5 minutes (VHS deck) or 3 minutes (DV deck) to protect the heads.
  • Page 72: Index

    FRONT VIEW EJECT POWER S-VHS DV IN/OUT Power On/Off Button ( Remote Control Sensor DV EJECT Button ( pg. 21) Mini DV Cassette Loading Slot DV Button ( pg. 21) STOP Button ( pg. 21) PLAY Button ( pg. 21) PAUSE Button ( pg.
  • Page 73: Rear View

    REAR VIEW ANTENNA IN VHF/UHF TV OUT ANTENNA IN Connector ( S VIDEO Input Connector ( S VIDEO Output Connectors ( VIDEO/AUDIO Input Connectors DISPLAY PANEL Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL: SLOW: PLAY: FF/REW VARIABLE RECORD: SEARCH: RECORD PAUSE: AUDIO DUBBING: AUDIO DUBBING PAUSE: INSERT: INSERT PAUSE:...
  • Page 74: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL VCR TV CABLE/DBS A.MONITOR PROG TV/VCR CHECK DAILY(M-F) C. RESET CANCEL START STOP DATE EXPRESS PROGRAMMING SP/LP PROG SP/EP PLAY STOP TV CH + — TV CH — & Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the name can also be used to operate your TV with the VCR/TV/CABLE/ DBS switch set to TV.
  • Page 75: List Of Terms

    List Of Terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. A/B Code ...67 Active Video Calibration ... 34 Add Channel ... 14 Audio Dubbing ... 58 Audio Monitor ... 32 Auto Channel Setting ... 13 Auto Daylight Saving Time ...
  • Page 76: Pecifications

    GENERAL Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Power consumption Power on : 35 W Power off : 5.5 W Temperature Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage : –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Operating position : Horizontal only Dimensions (WxHxD) : 435 mm x 127 mm x 390 mm Weight...
  • Page 77: Or Servicing

    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 78: Warranty

    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.
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